Wayne township, Illinois
Wayne township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wayne township is a geographic entity located in DuPage County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 63,935. The land area covers 35.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 63,935 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 21,291 | ±416 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 21,740 | ±440 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 21,291 | ±416 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 449 | ±188 |
| Median Home Value | $371,300 | ±$5,948 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,750 | ±$90 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $136,513 | ±$5,007 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,200 | ±$1,601 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | ±1.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,719 | ±682 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 35,060 | ±907 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.8% | ±1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 64,190 (2024)
ID: 162861
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
27W031 NORTH AVE, STE 5, WEST CHICAGO IL 60185-5122
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GUS Population: 937,142 (2024)
ID: 201614
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ACCOUNTANT
421 N COUNTY FARM RD, WHEATON IL 60187-3992
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Wayne | KG-06 | Wayne, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Burlington, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Roselle, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bensenville, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bloomingdale, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Itasca, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bensenville, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Roselle, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Medinah, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bloomingdale, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pivot Point Academy
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College Vocational | 6.7 mi away | 144 East Lake Street, Suite C, Bloomingdale, IL, 60108-0000 |
8479855900
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SONYA CRAWSHAW BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 4300 AUDREY LANE, HANOVER PARK, IL, 60133 |
(630) 372-0052
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Wheaton College
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College | 7.4 mi away | 501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL, 60187-5593 |
6307525000
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BARTLETT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 800 SOUTH BARTLETT ROAD, BARTLETT, IL, 60103 |
(630) 837-2855
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights
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College Vocational | 7.7 mi away | 530 E North Ave, Glendale Heights, IL, 60139 |
6305283330
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WEST CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 118 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, WEST CHICAGO, IL, 60185 |
(630) 231-1552
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Elgin Community College
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College | 7.9 mi away | 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL, 60123-7193 |
8476971000
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CAROL STREAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 616 HIAWATHA DRIVE, CAROL STREAM, IL, 60188 |
(630) 653-0755
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Chamberlain University-Illinois
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College | 8.6 mi away | 1221 N. Swift Road, Addison, IL, 60101 |
6309533660
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POPLAR CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 1405 SOUTH PARK AVENUE, STREAMWOOD, IL, 60107 |
(630) 837-6800
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WEST CHICAGO DUPAGE AP, IL US, located 2.9 miles from Wayne township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5° | 16.1° | 23.3° | 1.27" | — |
| February | 34.9° | 19.0° | 27.0° | 1.24" | — |
| March | 47.0° | 28.3° | 37.7° | 1.97" | — |
| April | 59.6° | 37.9° | 48.8° | 3.44" | — |
| May | 70.9° | 48.7° | 59.8° | 4.34" | — |
| June | 80.6° | 58.9° | 69.7° | 3.65" | — |
| July | 84.0° | 63.3° | 73.7° | 3.62" | — |
| August | 82.0° | 61.8° | 71.9° | 3.84" | — |
| September | 75.5° | 53.7° | 64.6° | 3.00" | — |
| October | 62.4° | 42.0° | 52.2° | 2.99" | — |
| November | 47.7° | 31.1° | 39.4° | 2.20" | — |
| December | 35.4° | 21.4° | 28.4° | 1.67" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett village | Village | 1.8 mi | — |
| Wayne village | Village | 2.5 mi | — |
| West Chicago city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Carol Stream village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Hanover Park village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Winfield village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1704379410. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.