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Wayne County

Nebraska · 9,697 residents · 442.916 sq mi
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Wayne County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,894. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,100. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
9,697
−2%since 2000
from 9,851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.7
+6%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,894
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,366 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,460
+88%since 2000
from $14,644 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−1%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(9,475)
Black0.9%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(146)
Asian0.3%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(669)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(7,828)
Black3.6%(350)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(991)
Asian1.3%(122)
Other2.2%(209)
Diversity Score38.5%(3,734)
Segregation Score25.4%(2,466)
Diversity Score
39
+467%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne County, Nebraska?

Wayne County, Nebraska has about 9,697 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayne County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wayne County, Nebraska earns about $58,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne County, Nebraska expensive?

In Wayne County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $144,100, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, Nebraska?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne County, Nebraska?

About 11.8% of people in Wayne County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 333 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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