Wayne County, Nebraska

Total Population: 9,786

County Seat: Wayne

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Median Home Value

$203,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,687

Across all households

Median Age

31.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

29.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.6%
Hispanic or Latino10.1%
Two or More Races2.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.2%

65 Years and Over

16.3%

Male

50.8%

Female

49.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.6%

No Health Insurance

5.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

29.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

26.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,687

Mean Household Income

$80,553

Per Capita Income

$31,864

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$203,700

Median Rent

$732/mo

Total Housing Units

3,973

Owner-Occupied

68.0%

Renter-Occupied

32.0%

Vacancy Rate

Married Couple Households

50.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.1%

Average Household Size

2.24

Broadband Internet Access

89.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31179.