Township · Indiana
Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana
Wayne Township, Marion County, township, in Marion County, Indiana. Wayne Township, Marion County had 150,959 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 148,444 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 148,293 (±53). GEOID 1809781800.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
150,959
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 148,444 · ACS 2020-2024: 148,293 ±53
Median household income
$57,059
±$2,375 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$167,400
±$4,124 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,117
±$21 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Wayne Township, Marion County and what county is it in?
Wayne Township, Marion County is a township in Marion County, Indiana. It covers 48.7 square miles of land, 3,048 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Wayne Township (Marion County): Speedway (town, 13,952 in 2020) and Clermont (town, 1,384 in 2020). Part of Indianapolis (city) also lies in it.
Wayne Township, Marion 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, Marion County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 150,959 people lived in Wayne Township, Marion County on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 148,444 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 148,293 (±53).
| Measure | Wayne Township, Marion County | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 148,293±53 | 975,809 | +4,202 |
| Households | 55,796±1,189 | 400,432 | +4,937 |
| Average household size | 2.62±0.06 | 2.40 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 61,355±1,158 | 441,040 | +3,117 |
Wayne Township, Marion County's population since 2000
From 133,461 in 2000 to 150,959 in 2025: up 13.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wayne Township, Marion 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, Marion County?
The median resident of Wayne Township, Marion County is 33.2 years old; 28.4% are under 18 and 11.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 38.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 30.3%. 21.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wayne Township, Marion County | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2±1.0 | 34.4 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 28.4%±1.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.7%±0.6 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Male | 48.6%±1.0 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.1%±1.6 pts | 13.8% | +3.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.3%±1.5 pts | 49.5% | −4.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.3%±1.6 pts | 27.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.2%±1.5 pts | 12.6% | +5.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.6%±1.8 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3%±0.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1%±1.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.8%±1.0 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.3%±1.4 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.3%±1.2 pts | 34.8% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±0.6 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7%±1.5 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
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, Marion County earn?
Half of Wayne Township, Marion County's 55,796 households earn less than $57,059 a year (±$2,375), against $66,346 in Marion County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,737 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,322 after inflation. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wayne Township, Marion County | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,059±$2,375 | $66,346 | +$5,322 |
| Mean household income | $69,981±$2,004 | $90,675 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,795±$785 | $37,704 | +$1,648 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.5%±1.7 pts | 15.3% | −4.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.0%±3.4 pts | 21.5% | −8.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.2%±1.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.6%±1.1 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7%±1.5 pts | 91.8% | – |
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, Marion County?
Owners occupy 51.1% of Wayne Township, Marion County's occupied homes and renters 48.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $167,400 by its owner (±$4,124). The median renter pays $1,117 a month including utilities, and 42.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wayne Township, Marion County | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $167,400±$4,124 | $224,000 | +$45,069 |
| Median gross rent | $1,117±$21 | $1,153 | +$65 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.9%±3.2 pts | 41.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,292±$38 | $1,453 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.1%±1.8 pts | 56.5% | +2.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.9%±1.8 pts | 43.5% | – |
| Housing units | 61,355±1,158 | 441,040 | +3,117 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.4%±1.4 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0%±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.2%±1.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.1%±1.4 pts | 8.3% | – |
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, Marion County work and get to work?
74.9% of Wayne Township, Marion County's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Wayne Township, Marion County | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.7%±1.2 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±0.9 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.9%±1.9 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.8%±1.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.1%±1.1 pts | 13.9% | +5.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min±0.9 | 24.5 min | +1.2 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, Marion County?
38 census tracts lie mostly in Wayne Township, Marion County, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $22,813 (Tract 3416) to $126,688 (Tract 3401.11).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3419.03Marion County | 6,650 | $47,619 |
| Tract 3423Marion County | 6,349 | $49,675 |
| Tract 3420Marion County | 5,887 | $70,510 |
| Tract 3425Marion County | 5,626 | $47,964 |
| Tract 3401.15Marion County | 5,571 | $54,304 |
| Tract 3421.01Marion County | 5,417 | $65,922 |
| Tract 3405Marion County | 5,440 | $45,692 |
| Tract 3406Marion County | 5,304 | $60,612 |
| Tract 3403.02Marion County | 5,259 | $51,922 |
| Tract 3402.02Marion County | 4,980 | $54,968 |
| Tract 3401.01Marion County | 4,944 | $70,673 |
| Tract 3409.04Marion County | 4,898 | $55,707 |
Every census tract in Wayne Township, Marion County, with its figures
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, Marion County) · Census block assignment files
How does Wayne Township, Marion County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wayne Township, Marion County is the 14th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Wayne Township, Marion County ranks 863rd 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 | 3rd | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 456th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 863rd | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 991st | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 659th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 188th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 112th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 522nd | 1,029 |
| Median age | 984th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,065th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 337th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 659th | 1,088 |
Wayne Township, Marion 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, Marion County?
2 of the 57 figures for Wayne Township, Marion 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
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