Wayne township is located in Kosciusko County Indiana. Wayne township has a 2024 population of 29,559. Wayne township is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually but its population has increased by 0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,271 in 2020.
The average household income in Wayne township is $88,579 with a poverty rate of 11.97%. The median age in Wayne township is 35.3 years: 34.2 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wayne township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,913 | 81.36% |
| Two or more races | 2,709 | 9.22% |
| Other race | 1,486 | 5.06% |
| Asian | 651 | 2.21% |
| Black or African American | 452 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 182 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,512 | 2.43 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 5,596 | 3.01 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Non Family | 4,155 | 1.23 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Female | 1,234 | 3.16 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Male | 527 | 4.11 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
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Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,508 | 7.7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,309 | 6.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,257 | 21.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,290 | 11.7% |
| High School Graduate | 5,552 | 28.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 456 | 2.33% |
| Some College | 4,200 | 21.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,217 | 14,772 | 5,577 |
| Hispanic | 2,010 | 1,661 | 348 |
| 2+ Races | 1,169 | 1,036 | 124 |
| Other Race | 1,154 | 873 | 280 |
| Asian | 550 | 550 | 476 |
| Black | 252 | 177 | 62 |
| Native American | 61 | 61 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,015 | $73,679 | $45,339 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,710 | $87,744 | $60,996 |
| High School Graduate | $36,369 | $42,000 | $30,697 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,835 | $52,188 | $35,425 |
| Overall | $48,666 | $59,224 | $37,279 |
| Some College | $50,208 | $62,396 | $33,105 |
$48,666
Average Earnings
$59,224
Average Male
$37,279
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.07% of Wayne township residents speak only English, while 11.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,472 | 2,204 | 9.81% |
| Hispanic | 3,595 | 933 | 25.95% |
| Multiple | 2,602 | 547 | 21.02% |
| Other | 1,486 | 256 | 17.23% |
| Native | 174 | 161 | 92.53% |
| Asian | 632 | 119 | 18.83% |
| Black | 410 | 57 | 13.9% |
11.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.18%
Male Poverty Rate
14.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne township is Native, with 92.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne township is White, with 9.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.59% |
| High School | 11.69% |
| Some College | 9.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.86% |
| Female Employed | 7.96% |
| Male Employed | 2.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,769 | $106,790 |
| Households | $69,853 | $88,579 |
| Married Families | $94,947 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,681 | $52,116 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
944
Number of Veterans
920
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 323 |
| First Gulf War | 202 |
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| Korea | 63 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 388 |
| 55 to 64 | 225 |
| 75+ | 183 |
| 35 to 54 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 783 | 4.19% |
| Other Race | 123 | 9.51% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 4.55% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 4 | 6.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.26%
Born in Wayne township
93.06%
Native Born
6.94%
Foreign Born
4.32%
Non Citizen
2.61%
Naturalized
93.06% of Wayne township residents were born in the United States, with 60.26% having been born in Indiana. 4.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,544 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 29,547 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 29,550 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 29,553 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 29,556 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 29,559 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 29,562 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2022 | 29,565 | 202 | 0.69% |
| 2021 | 29,363 | 92 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 29,271 | 196 | 0.67% |
| 2019 | 29,075 | 35 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 29,040 | 211 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 28,829 | 226 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 28,603 | 169 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 28,434 | 179 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 28,255 | 298 | 1.07% |
| 2013 | 27,957 | 178 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 27,779 | 155 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 27,624 | 64 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 27,560 | 0 | 0% |