Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Waynesville, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

375

Median Agei

56.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.6%366

Two or More

2.4%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.4%28

High School Diploma

55.7%166

Some College (<1 yr)

16.1%48

Some College (1+ yr)

8.4%25

Associate's Degree

1.7%5

Bachelor's Degree

6.4%19

Master's Degree

1%3

HS or Higher

98.7%

BA or Higher

7.4%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$95,300

Median Renti

$670

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.4%170

Renter-Occupied

8.6%16

Total Units

205

Homeownership

91.4%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%4

$50K–$100K

58.8%100

$100K–$150K

23.5%40

$150K–$200K

8.2%14

$200K–$300K

3.5%6

$300K–$500K

1.2%2

$500K–$1M

2.4%4

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2%4

2000–2009

8.3%17

1990–1999

1.5%3

1980–1989

1%2

1970–1979

28.8%59

1960–1969

4.4%9

1950–1959

3.9%8

1940–1949

3.4%7

1939 or earlier

46.8%96

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78%145

Electricity

17.2%32

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%7

Wood

1.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,000

Mean Household Incomei

$73,910

Per Capita Incomei

$39,245

Poverty Ratei

12.8%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

179

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%7

$10K–$15K

1.1%2

$15K–$20K

1.1%2

$20K–$25K

6.5%12

$25K–$30K

1.6%3

$30K–$35K

8.1%15

$35K–$40K

2.2%4

$40K–$45K

2.7%5

$45K–$50K

6.5%12

$50K–$60K

16.7%31

$60K–$75K

9.7%18

$75K–$100K

15.1%28

$100K–$125K

8.6%16

$125K–$150K

3.8%7

$150K–$200K

12.9%24

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

173

Avg. Commutei

29.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

173

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

34(10.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured