The Town FilesWayne County, Illinois
15,973 people. The median home is worth $110,700 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $55,521.
Towns in Wayne County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 4,883 | $88,800 | $41,989 | 46.4 |
People and housing
| Wayne County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $657 | $960 |
| Median household income | $55,521 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 42.8 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
4,064 jobs in 2024, average pay $42,917 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 750 storm events in Wayne County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Wayne County has been included in 8 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| November 26, 2013 | Tornado | DR-4157: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1416: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).