Wayne County, Illinois

The median household income in Wayne County, Illinois is $53,107, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Wayne County is $31,073, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $53,107.

Wayne County's median household income of $53,107 is lower than the Illinois state average of $68,580. The per capita income is $31,073, compared to the state average of $36,009.

The per capita income in Wayne County, Illinois is $31,073, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Wayne County's median household income of $53,107 is below the Illinois average of $68,580. The per capita income of $31,073 is also lower than the state average of $36,009. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Wayne County ranks #97 out of 102 counties in Illinois by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $53,107 and per capita income of $31,073, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.