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Wauneta

Nebraska · 577 residents · 0.969 sq mi
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Wauneta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,015. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $54,800. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
577
−8%since 2000
from 625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.4
+2%since 2000
from 49.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4865726597458311990201020202024Wauneta
2024531
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,015
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,307
+12%since 2000
from $16,385 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $264 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−52.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+36%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(601)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(17)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(51)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(535)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(38)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score17.4%(101)
Diversity Score
17
+112%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wauneta, Nebraska?

Wauneta, Nebraska has about 577 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wauneta, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wauneta, Nebraska earns about $33,015 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wauneta, Nebraska expensive?

In Wauneta, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $54,800, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Wauneta, Nebraska?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wauneta, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wauneta, Nebraska?

About 18.8% of people in Wauneta, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wauneta, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wauneta, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 117 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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