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Wayne County

State:
Nebraska
County Seat:
Wayne

Wayne County's estimated 2025 population is 9,824 with a growth rate of -0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 27th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 9,610 and has seen a growth of 2.23% since that time.

9,824
Total Population
22
Population Density (mi²)
27
Population Rank (State)
-25 -0.25%
Annual Population Growth

Wayne County Population

Wayne County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Wayne County includes 89.71% White, 3.02% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,77989.71%
Two or more races5545.66%
Other race2963.02%
Black or African American991.01%
Asian340.35%
Native American240.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Wayne County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Wayne County's average per capita income is $45,009. Household income levels show a median of $67,687. The poverty rate stands at 13.17%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$88,490-
Families$82,887$102,539
Households$67,687$80,553
Non Families$37,667$41,221

$45,009

Average Income

$67,687

Median Household Income

13.17%

Poverty Rate