[2] It is located in the southern portion of Illinois known locally as "Little Egypt".

[4] As of the 2010 United States census, there were 16,760 people, 7,102 households, and 4,853 families living in the county.

There were 7,975 housing units at an average density of 11.2 per square mile (4.3/km2).

[11] In terms of ancestry, 17.0% were German, 14.1% were English, 12.7% were American, and 9.8% were Irish.

[13] Wayne County is divided into these 20 townships: According to Department of Defense data, Wayne County has received six 5.56MM rifles and three "Utility Trucks" with a total acquisition cost of $120,705.