Township · Indiana
Wayne Township, Hamilton County, Indiana
Wayne Township, Hamilton County, township, in Hamilton County, Indiana. Wayne Township, Hamilton County had 11,641 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,935 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,287 (±27). GEOID 1805781710.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,641
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,935 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,287 ±27
Median household income
$94,037
±$16,572 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$289,500
±$30,918 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,668
±$468 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Wayne Township, Hamilton County and what county is it in?
Wayne Township, Hamilton County is a township in Hamilton County, Indiana. It covers 35.1 square miles of land, 312 residents per square mile in 2020.
Part of Noblesville (city) also lies in it.
Wayne Township, Hamilton County is in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wayne Township, Hamilton County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,641 people lived in Wayne Township, Hamilton County on July 1, 2025, up 6.5% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 10,935 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,287 (±27).
| Measure | Wayne Township, Hamilton County | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,287±27 | 365,056 | +2,346 |
| Households | 4,179±281 | 137,252 | +1,221 |
| Average household size | 2.70±0.18 | 2.64 | −0.32 |
| Housing units | 4,252±305 | 144,746 | +1,156 |
Wayne Township, Hamilton County's population since 2000
From 2,415 in 2000 to 11,641 in 2025: up 382.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wayne Township, Hamilton County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wayne Township, Hamilton County?
The median resident of Wayne Township, Hamilton County is 32.1 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 9.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.1%. 6.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wayne Township, Hamilton County | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.1±2.1 | 38.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.4%±4.1 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.7%±2.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Male | 46.2%±3.1 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.1%±3.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.7%±4.6 pts | 78.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.7%±2.0 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4%±3.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.6%±3.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.6%±4.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±2.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 4.2%±1.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0%±2.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.8%±1.8 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 52.4%±9.3 pts | 61.9% | +12.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.2%±4.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.4%±5.6 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wayne Township, Hamilton County earn?
Half of Wayne Township, Hamilton County's 4,179 households earn less than $94,037 a year (±$16,572), against $121,530 in Hamilton County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $94,509 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wayne Township, Hamilton County | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,037±$16,572 | $121,530 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $118,200±$12,325 | $158,610 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,600±$5,117 | $60,278 | +$8,820 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.3%±3.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.0%±7.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.9%±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.1%±1.0 pts | 98.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 99.3%±0.7 pts | 96.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wayne Township, Hamilton County?
Owners occupy 72.9% of Wayne Township, Hamilton County's occupied homes and renters 27.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $289,500 by its owner (±$30,918). The median renter pays $1,668 a month including utilities, and 34.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wayne Township, Hamilton County | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $289,500±$30,918 | $405,500 | +$59,483 |
| Median gross rent | $1,668±$468 | $1,574 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.1%±15.0 pts | 32.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,770±$138 | $2,133 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.9%±6.5 pts | 76.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.1%±6.5 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,252±305 | 144,746 | +1,156 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±2.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.0%±6.0 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2%±2.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2%±3.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 27.0%±6.4 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.9%±2.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Wayne Township, Hamilton County work and get to work?
67.2% of Wayne Township, Hamilton County's workers drive alone and 22.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes.
| Measure | Wayne Township, Hamilton County | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 82.3%±4.3 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±2.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.2%±7.5 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9%±3.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.2%±7.2 pts | 23.3% | +14.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min±2.3 | 25.9 min | +5.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wayne Township, Hamilton County?
1 census tract lies mostly in Wayne Township, Hamilton County, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1101.01Hamilton County | 9,345 | $94,966 |
| Tract 1101.02Hamilton County | 4,461 | $81,992 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wayne Township, Hamilton County) · Census block assignment files
How does Wayne Township, Hamilton County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wayne Township, Hamilton County is the 1,072nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 110th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Wayne Township, Hamilton County ranks 178th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 110th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 76th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 439th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 178th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 172nd | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 133rd | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 19th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 611th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 1,019th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 767th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 23rd | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 257th | 1,088 |
Wayne Township, Hamilton County's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wayne Township, Hamilton County?
16 of the 57 figures for Wayne Township, Hamilton County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wayne Township, Hamilton County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.