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Wayne

Nebraska · 5,973 residents · 2.906 sq mi
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Wayne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,054. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,000. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% 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
5,973
+7%since 2000
from 5,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,055 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.1
+1%since 2000
from 22.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Wayne
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,054
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,730 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,198
+59%since 2000
from $13,984 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
47.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+1%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(5,328)
Black1.6%(87)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(79)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(455)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(4,442)
Black5.7%(340)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(767)
Asian2%(117)
Other2.9%(175)
Diversity Score50%(2,984)
Diversity Score
50
+513%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne, Nebraska?

Wayne, Nebraska has about 5,973 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayne, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wayne, Nebraska earns about $47,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne, Nebraska expensive?

In Wayne, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $138,000, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne, Nebraska?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne, Nebraska?

About 18.6% of people in Wayne, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 831 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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