Wayne is a city located in Wayne County Nebraska. Wayne has a 2024 population of 6,230. It is also the county seat of Wayne County. Wayne is currently growing at a rate of 1.05% annually and its population has increased by 4.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,970 in 2020.
The average household income in Wayne is $66,197 with a poverty rate of 25.75%. The median age in Wayne is 23.1 years: 23.2 years for males, and 22.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wayne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,380 | 90.07% |
| Two or more races | 270 | 4.52% |
| Other race | 158 | 2.65% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 2.09% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,160 | 2.16 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Non Family | 1,082 | 1.45 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Married | 872 | 2.76 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Female | 121 | 2.14 | 81 | 19 |
| Male | 85 | 5 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
58.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 0.77% |
| Associates Degree | 347 | 12.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 640 | 22.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 372 | 13.08% |
| High School Graduate | 811 | 28.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 3.73% |
| Some College | 547 | 19.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,547 | 2,441 | 938 |
| Hispanic | 215 | 193 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 145 | 32 |
| Other Race | 50 | 50 | 5 |
| Black | 37 | 37 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,466 | $36,557 | $53,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,019 | $80,786 | $55,066 |
| High School Graduate | $31,292 | $35,906 | $30,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,983 | $47,027 | $35,265 |
| Some College | $36,289 | $57,250 | $18,513 |
$40,983
Average Earnings
$47,027
Average Male
$35,265
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.46% of Wayne residents speak only English, while 10.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,989 | 1,163 | 29.16% |
| Hispanic | 486 | 23 | 4.73% |
| Multiple | 202 | 8 | 3.96% |
25.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.03%
Male Poverty Rate
30.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne is White, with 29.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne is Multiple, with 3.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82.81% |
| High School | 32.96% |
| Some College | 13.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 25.75% |
| Male Employed | 21.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,121 | $87,693 |
| Households | $51,399 | $66,197 |
| Married Families | $88,523 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,283 | $36,366 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
176
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Korea | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 3.49% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 7.17% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.27%
Born in Wayne
93.37%
Native Born
6.63%
Foreign Born
5.06%
Non Citizen
1.57%
Naturalized
93.37% of Wayne residents were born in the United States, with 55.27% having been born in Nebraska. 5.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,555 | 65 | 1% |
| 2028 | 6,490 | 65 | 1.01% |
| 2027 | 6,425 | 65 | 1.02% |
| 2026 | 6,360 | 65 | 1.03% |
| 2025 | 6,295 | 65 | 1.04% |
| 2024 | 6,230 | 65 | 1.05% |
| 2023 | 6,165 | 19 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 6,146 | 41 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 6,105 | 135 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 5,970 | 291 | 5.12% |
| 2019 | 5,679 | 91 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | 5,588 | 129 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 5,459 | -148 | -2.64% |
| 2016 | 5,607 | 32 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 5,575 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 5,571 | 5 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 5,566 | -26 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 5,592 | 32 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 5,560 | -121 | -2.13% |
| 2010 | 5,681 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,583 | 441 | 8.58% |
| 1990 | 5,142 | -98 | -1.87% |
| 1980 | 5,240 | -139 | -2.58% |
| 1970 | 5,379 | 1,162 | 27.56% |
| 1960 | 4,217 | 622 | 17.3% |
| 1950 | 3,595 | 876 | 32.22% |
| 1940 | 2,719 | -3,836 | -58.52% |