Waynesville TownshipIL
This town of 623 people was settled in 1825.
Is Waynesville Township a good place to live?
24% of residents live below the poverty line in Waynesville Township, where Illinois’ towns sit at 8.4% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Only 2 of the 769 Illinois towns we compare have a lower share of children under 18 than Waynesville Township. Waynesville Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
623 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Waynesville Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Waynesville Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Waynesville Township.
In Waynesville Township, the median age runs higher than in the typical Illinois or U.S. town
A third of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 38% across Illinois. Waynesville Township is shrinking: down 2.2% since 2020, to 623 residents (2025 estimate). Adults 35 to 64 are 53% of residents (39% statewide); children under 18 are 9% of residents (22% statewide).
| Waynesville Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.2 years | 40.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 29% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.1 points. Across Illinois, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Waynesville Township | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.2% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.9% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.9% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.9% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.9% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.2% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0.8% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 46.7% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.5% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 1% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.2% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.8% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Waynesville Township has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Half commute less than 27 miles. Waynesville Township: 1% of working residents work locally. It had 23 jobs in 2023, down 56 from 2013. For Waynesville Township, the average commute is 30 minutes.
| Waynesville Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The climate in Waynesville Township brings four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 18°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Waynesville Township is
On the CDC’s 32 measures, Waynesville Township is ahead of Illinois on 6 and behind on 2. The share of adults in Waynesville Township who get no exercise outside work: 20%.
| Waynesville Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 23% | 25% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 9.8% | 13% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 19% |
| What stands out | Waynesville Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in Waynesville Township is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
One declared disaster, in 1999, has brought federal aid to Waynesville Township households. Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 51% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Waynesville Township break down as 33% from inland flooding and 21% from drought.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Robert Allerton Park and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Waynesville Township. Close and well known come first.
29 mi City parkRobert Allerton Park16 mi Zoo & aquariumMiller Park Zoo
31 mi MuseumMonticello Railway Museum31 mi Zoo & aquariumScovill Zoo18 mi MuseumPrairie Aviation Museum
19 mi GardenFell ArboretumPhoto credits
Robert Allerton Park: D. Finnigan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Monticello Railway Museum: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fell Arboretum: Willjay, CC BY 3.0
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Everything we know about Waynesville Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Waynesville Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Waynesville Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
99% of working residents leave Waynesville Township for work
Where Waynesville Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Waynesville Township
Village in Illinois, United States
Waynesville is a village in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States. The population was 381 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1825
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 723 ft
- ZIP code
- 61778
Questions about Waynesville Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Waynesville Township, IL a good place to live?
Waynesville Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.