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Wayne Township, Wayne County, Indiana
Wayne Township, Wayne County, township, in Wayne County, Indiana. Wayne Township, Wayne County had 39,551 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 39,852 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 39,758 (±52). GEOID 1817781944.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
39,551
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 39,852 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,758 ±52
Median household income
$47,930
±$3,754 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$120,900
±$5,566 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$819
±$33 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Wayne Township, Wayne County and what county is it in?
Wayne Township, Wayne County is a township in Wayne County, Indiana. It covers 52.2 square miles of land, 763 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Wayne Township (Wayne County): Richmond (city, 35,720 in 2020) and Spring Grove (town, 332 in 2020).
Wayne Township, Wayne County is in the Richmond, IN micropolitan statistical area (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, Wayne County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 39,551 people lived in Wayne Township, Wayne County on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 39,852 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 39,758 (±52).
| Measure | Wayne Township, Wayne County | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,758±52 | 66,397 | no clear change |
| Households | 16,733±396 | 26,975 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26±0.05 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,270±306 | 30,736 | −579 |
Wayne Township, Wayne County's population since 2000
From 43,742 in 2000 to 39,551 in 2025: down 9.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wayne Township, Wayne 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, Wayne County?
The median resident of Wayne Township, Wayne County is 40.1 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.8%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wayne Township, Wayne County | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1±1.1 | 41.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9%±0.8 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4%±1.0 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 48.2%±1.1 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.8%±0.9 pts | 85.7% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.1%±0.8 pts | 3.8% | −1.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8%±1.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8%±0.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±1.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 21.6%±1.8 pts | 19.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.5%±2.3 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.7%±2.1 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.7%±2.3 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8%±1.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.5%±2.1 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
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, Wayne County earn?
Half of Wayne Township, Wayne County's 16,733 households earn less than $47,930 a year (±$3,754), against $55,692 in Wayne County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $51,486 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wayne Township, Wayne County | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,930±$3,754 | $55,692 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,485±$6,331 | $79,425 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,955±$2,498 | $32,895 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.5%±2.4 pts | 17.9% | +4.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.9%±5.4 pts | 24.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.7%±2.6 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.5%±1.7 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5%±2.1 pts | 88.1% | – |
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, Wayne County?
Owners occupy 61.1% of Wayne Township, Wayne County's occupied homes and renters 38.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $120,900 by its owner (±$5,566). The median renter pays $819 a month including utilities, and 44.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wayne Township, Wayne County | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $120,900±$5,566 | $140,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $819±$33 | $815 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.0%±6.0 pts | 43.3% | +13.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,041±$50 | $1,117 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.1%±3.2 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.9%±3.2 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 19,270±306 | 30,736 | −579 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3%±3.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.1%±2.2 pts | 77.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8%±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.0%±2.7 pts | 28.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.2%±1.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
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, Wayne County work and get to work?
78.3% of Wayne Township, Wayne County's workers drive alone and 4.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Wayne Township, Wayne County | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.0%±2.2 pts | 58.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6%±1.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.3%±2.7 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.1%±2.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.3%±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.6%±1.0 pts | 6.9% | +2.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min±1.3 | 21.8 min | +3.4 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, Wayne County?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Wayne Township, Wayne County, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $23,816 (Tract 2) to $84,337 (Tract 11.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9Wayne County | 5,506 | $33,418 |
| Tract 10Wayne County | 4,460 | $48,826 |
| Tract 11.01Wayne County | 4,360 | $84,337 |
| Tract 8Wayne County | 4,199 | $51,157 |
| Tract 4Wayne County | 4,162 | $68,879 |
| Tract 5Wayne County | 3,950 | $37,390 |
| Tract 2Wayne County | 3,536 | $23,816 |
| Tract 7Wayne County | 5,763 | $60,481 |
| Tract 11.02Wayne County | 2,229 | $63,750 |
| Tract 6Wayne County | 2,122 | $32,188 |
| Tract 101Wayne County | 2,948 | $67,692 |
| Tract 107Wayne County | 3,613 | $80,515 |
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, Wayne County) · Census block assignment files
How does Wayne Township, Wayne County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wayne Township, Wayne County is the 237th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 44th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Wayne Township, Wayne County ranks 1,011th 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 | 44th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 916th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 353rd | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 1,011th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 845th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 941st | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 650th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 505th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 572nd | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 994th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 529th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 953rd | 1,088 |
Wayne Township, Wayne 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, Wayne County?
6 of the 57 figures for Wayne Township, Wayne 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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