Waynesville township, Illinois
Waynesville township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Waynesville township is a geographic entity located in De Witt County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 623. The land area covers 24.39 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 623 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.2 yrs | ±8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 294 | ±63 | 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 | 313 | ±67 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 294 | ±63 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 19 | ±16 |
| Median Home Value | $139,600 | ±$48,104 |
| Median Gross Rent | $670 | ±$68 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,167 | ±$21,384 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,054 | ±$15,224 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.2% | ±13.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 144 | ±86 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | ±8.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 241 | ±80 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.7% | ±10.7% |
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 WAYNESVILLE
GUS Population: 631 (2024)
ID: 162854
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 158, WAYNESVILLE IL 61778-0158
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GUS Population: 15,319 (2024)
ID: 162129
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 439, CLINTON IL 61727-0439
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Clinton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clinton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Clinton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Clinton, 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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Illinois Wesleyan University
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College | 17.2 mi away | 1312 N Park St, Bloomington, IL, 61702-2900 |
3095561000
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WAYNESVILLE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 303 EAST SECOND STREET, WAYNESVILLE, IL, 61778 |
(217) 949-5111
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Illinois State University
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College | 18.5 mi away | North and School Streets, Normal, IL, 61790-1000 |
3094382111
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MOUNT HOPE-FUNK'S GROVE TOWNSHIPS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 111 SOUTH HAMILTON STREET, MCLEAN, IL, 61754 |
(309) 874-2291
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Paul Mitchell the School-Normal
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College Vocational | 19.0 mi away | 1503 E College Ave Ste L, Normal, IL, 61761 |
3094510400
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HEYWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 119 EAST MAIN STREET, HEYWORTH, IL, 61745 |
(309) 473-2313
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Heartland Community College
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College | 19.7 mi away | 1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761-9446 |
3092688000
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ATLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 100 RACE STREET, ATLANTA, IL, 61723 |
(217) 648-2112
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal
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College Vocational | 19.8 mi away | 755 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761-4107 |
6305283330
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VESPASIAN WARNER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 310 NORTH QUINCY STREET, CLINTON, IL, 61727 |
(217) 935-5174
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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 LINCOLN, IL US, located 14.8 miles from Waynesville township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.5° | 17.8° | 26.1° | 2.17" | 5.7" |
| February | 39.5° | 21.6° | 30.6° | 1.92" | 6.2" |
| March | 51.7° | 31.1° | 41.4° | 2.70" | 1.8" |
| April | 64.4° | 40.8° | 52.6° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| May | 74.8° | 52.4° | 63.6° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.3° | 61.3° | 72.3° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.5° | 63.8° | 74.6° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.0° | 61.3° | 72.6° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.2° | 53.4° | 66.3° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.3° | 41.8° | 54.1° | 3.42" | 0.1" |
| November | 51.4° | 32.0° | 41.7° | 2.88" | 0.6" |
| December | 39.2° | 23.1° | 31.1° | 2.29" | 4.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| McLean village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Heyworth village | Village | 6.7 mi | — |
| Wapella village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Atlanta city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Beason CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703979462. • 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.