South Wayne, WI Demographics

A map of South Wayne's Population by Race

South Wayne, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 441, a less than 1% change from the 444 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% White, 10.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Wayne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Wayne has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Wayne, that probability was 7.0% in 2020 and 19.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Wayne is ranked the 560th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Wayne was ranked the 561st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Wayne's White Population

393 residents of South Wayne, or 89.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Wayne is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. South Wayne ranks 60th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Wayne's White population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of South Wayne's population has decreased from 96.4% to 89.1%.

South Wayne is more White than neighboring Browntown (81.5% White), and Winslow (56.5% White). South Wayne is less White than neighboring Woodford (100% White), Wiota (96% White), and Nora (95% White).

South Wayne's Black Population

0 residents of South Wayne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Wayne is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. South Wayne ranks 407th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Wayne's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Wayne's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

South Wayne is less Black than neighboring Browntown (0.4% Black), and Winslow (0.6% Black).

South Wayne's Asian Population

0 residents of South Wayne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Wayne is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. South Wayne ranks 529th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Wayne's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Wayne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Wayne is less Asian than neighboring Winslow (1.8% Asian).

South Wayne's Hispanic Population

45 residents of South Wayne, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Wayne is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. South Wayne ranks 663rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Wayne's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 650.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Wayne's population has increased from 1.4% to 10.2%.

South Wayne is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodford (0% Hispanic), Wiota (4% Hispanic), and Nora (0% Hispanic). South Wayne is less Hispanic than neighboring Browntown (12.9% Hispanic), and Winslow (37.3% Hispanic).

South Wayne's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Wayne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Wayne is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. South Wayne ranks 696th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Wayne's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of South Wayne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Wayne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winslow (1.2% Native American/Other).

South Wayne's Multiracial Population

3 residents of South Wayne, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Wayne is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. South Wayne ranks 699th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Wayne's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Multiracial residents' share of South Wayne's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.7%.

South Wayne is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodford (0% Multiracial), and Wiota (0% Multiracial). South Wayne is less Multiracial than neighboring Browntown (5.2% Multiracial), Winslow (2.7% Multiracial), and Nora (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.