Wayne township, Indiana
Wayne township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wayne township is a geographic entity located in Henry County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,160. The land area covers 32.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,160 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,599 | ±148 | 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 | 1,741 | ±156 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,599 | ±148 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 142 | ±79 |
| Median Home Value | $176,600 | ±$20,732 |
| Median Gross Rent | $952 | ±$77 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,599 | ±$10,840 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,773 | ±$4,746 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% | ±9.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 899 | ±385 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,903 | ±204 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.1% | ±4.9% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE
GUS Population: 4,146 (2024)
ID: 126170
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUSAN K. VAN HOY
26 S. WASHINGTON ST., KNIGHTSTOWN IN 46148
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GUS Population: 49,081 (2024)
ID: 163434
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
101 S MAIN ST, NEW CASTLE IN 47362-4275
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Arlington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Rushville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | New Castle, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | New Castle, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Greenfield, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Pendleton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Charlottesville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Charlottesville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Charlottesville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | New Castle, IN |
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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Summit Salon Academy
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College Vocational | 17.4 mi away | 1944 East 53rd Street, Anderson, IN, 46013 |
7656495555
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KNIGHTSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 5 EAST MAIN STREET, KNIGHTSTOWN, IN, 46148 |
(765) 345-5095
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Anderson University
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College | 20.8 mi away | 1100 E 5th St, Anderson, IN, 46012-3495 |
7656499071
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SPICELAND TOWN-TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 106 WEST MAIN STREET, SPICELAND, IN, 47385 |
(765) 987-7472
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Horizon University
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College | 23.9 mi away | 7700 Indian Lake Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46236-2622 |
8005534674
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HENRY HENLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 102 NORTH MAIN STREET, CARTHAGE, IN, 46115 |
(765) 565-8022
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NEW CASTLE-HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 376 SOUTH 15TH STREET, NEW CASTLE, IN, 47362 |
(765) 529-0362
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NEW CASTLE-HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 376 SOUTH 15TH STREET, NEW CASTLE, IN, 47362 |
(765) 529-0362
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BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 900 W MCKENZIE RD, GREENFIELD, IN, 46140 |
(317) 498-7713
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HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 900 WEST MCKENZIE ROAD, GREENFIELD, IN, 46140 |
(317) 462-5141
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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 NEW CASTLE 3 SW, IN US, located 9.2 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 | 34.1° | 17.1° | 25.6° | 3.01" | 7.9" |
| February | 38.0° | 19.4° | 28.7° | 2.46" | 6.4" |
| March | 48.8° | 28.0° | 38.4° | 3.40" | 3.4" |
| April | 61.8° | 38.4° | 50.1° | 4.42" | 0.3" |
| May | 72.2° | 49.7° | 60.9° | 4.85" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 58.6° | 69.4° | 5.34" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.1° | 61.0° | 72.1° | 4.70" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 58.9° | 70.5° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.2° | 52.0° | 64.6° | 3.07" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.2° | 41.0° | 53.1° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.6° | 31.0° | 40.8° | 3.45" | 0.9" |
| December | 38.8° | 22.9° | 30.9° | 3.04" | 5.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knightstown town | Town | 2.3 mi | — |
| Charlottesville CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Shirley town | Town | 4.8 mi | — |
| Wilkinson town | Town | 5.3 mi | — |
| Greensboro town | Town | 5.6 mi | — |
| Kennard town | Town | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1806581728. • 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.