Wayne County, Illinois

Wayne County
Wayne County Courthouse in Fairfield
Map of Illinois highlighting Wayne County
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Map of the United States highlighting Illinois
Illinois's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°26′N 88°25′W / 38.43°N 88.42°W / 38.43; -88.42
Country United States
State Illinois
Founded1819
Named forAnthony Wayne
SeatFairfield
Largest cityFairfield
Area
 • Total715 sq mi (1,850 km2)
 • Land714 sq mi (1,850 km2)
 • Water1.7 sq mi (4 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total16,179
 • Density23/sq mi (8.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district12th
Websitewww.fairfield-il.com/county/

Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 16,179.[1] Its county seat is Fairfield.[2] It is located in the southern portion of Illinois known locally as "Little Egypt".

  1. ^ "Wayne County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.