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Wayne County, IL: growth, migration and housing
Wayne County has 15,882 residents, down 1.6% since 2020 (-0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 303 households moved in and 301 moved out (+2 net), bringing in a net $0.5M of income. Median household income is $55,521, the median home $110,700 and median rent $657 a month.
In Illinois: 40th of 102 counties for 5-year population growth · 17th of 102 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 94th of 102 counties for median household income · 77th of 102 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Wayne County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County, IL | 46 | $2.1M |
| Jefferson County, IL | 33 | $1.5M |
| White County, IL | 21 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wayne County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County, IL | 29 | $1.2M |
| Jefferson County, IL | 27 | $1.3M |
| White County, IL | 26 | $1.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.