U.S. County · Profile

Wayne County

9.9KTotal Population
22Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-0.16%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Wayne County has a population of 9,874 as of 2023. It is located in Nebraska.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Wayne County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White92.1%9,094
Hispanic or Latino6.8%671
Two or More Races3.9%385
Some Other Race1.8%178
Black or African American1.5%148
Asian0.4%39
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%30
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Wayne County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$64,951
12.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$29,985
21.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.6%
44.3% above national average
Median Age
31.8 years

Income & Poverty

$64,951Median Household Income
$29,985Per Capita Income
16.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$64,951$76,450
Families$81,391$97,090
Married-couple Families$81,391$91,158
Nonfamily Households$28,676$30,970

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Wayne County, Nebraska.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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