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Wauneta

Nebraska · 549 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 $43,542. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,100. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
549
−12%since 2000
from 625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
567 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
−3%since 2000
from 49.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4865726597458311990201020202024Wauneta
2024531
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,542
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,956
+34%since 2000
from $16,385 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $264 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(490)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(43)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other2.1%(12)
Diversity Score25.6%(140)
Diversity Score
26
+212%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wauneta, Nebraska?

Wauneta, Nebraska has about 549 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wauneta, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wauneta, Nebraska earns about $43,542 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 $68,100, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Wauneta, Nebraska?

About 16.5% 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 11.5% 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 145 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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