Wayne County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31179 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,844 | — | #2,492 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,215 | -11.9% | #1,507 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 30.0 years | -22.9% | #3,176 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $221,600 | -21.4% | #1,172 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $800 | -31.2% | #2,095 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +4.6% | #1,572 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 9,844, making it the #2,492 most populous county in the US. The median age is 30.0 years, which is 22.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $66,215, ranking #1,507 out of 3,222 counties — 11.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $221,600 (-21.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $800/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.3%.
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94.2% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Wayne County, Nebraska
Wayne County, Nebraska has a total population of 9,844, making it the 2,492nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 30.0 years, which is 22.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $66,215, which ranks #1,507 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $221,600, 21.4% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $800 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 30.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.3 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.3%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Wayne County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.