Wayne City, Illinois facts for kids
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Wayne City
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Bean Capital of Little Egypt
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Location of Wayne City in Wayne County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2) |
| • Land | 1.73 sq mi (4.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 994 |
| • Density | 574.90/sq mi (221.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62895
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-79436 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400113 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Wayne City, Illinois |
Wayne City is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 994 people lived there.
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Geography of Wayne City
Wayne City covers an area of about 1.72 square miles (4.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 522 | — | |
| 1910 | 620 | 18.8% | |
| 1920 | 561 | −9.5% | |
| 1930 | 577 | 2.9% | |
| 1940 | 581 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 726 | 25.0% | |
| 1960 | 903 | 24.4% | |
| 1970 | 985 | 9.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,132 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,099 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,089 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,032 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 994 | −3.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,089 people living in Wayne City. They lived in 479 households, with 314 of these being families. The village had about 649 people per square mile (250 per square kilometer).
Most people living in Wayne City were White. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About half of the households were married couples living together.
The average household had about 2.27 people. The average family had about 2.86 people.
Age Groups in Wayne City
The population of Wayne City was spread out across different age groups.
- About 25.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the village was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 87.1 males.
Local Culture and Events
Wayne City is known for its yearly festival called Bean Days. This fun event usually includes:
- A lively parade
- A pageant
- A rodeo
One of the most popular parts of Bean Days is a free dinner. Everyone can enjoy ham and beans with cornbread. The local 4-H club, called the Wayne City 4-H Club, helps set up and serve this community meal.
Wayne City Schools
The main school building in Wayne City was first built in the 1930s. After the 2015-2016 school year, the old building was taken down. A new school facility was built in its place. Construction for the new school started in 2015 and finished in the middle of 2016, just before the new school year began.
See also
In Spanish: Wayne City (Illinois) para niños
