Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 9,846 with a growth rate of -0.12% 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 2.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
White (89.71%)
Two or more races (5.66%)
Other race (3.02%)
Black or African American (1.01%)
Asian (0.35%)
Native American (0.25%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,779 | 89.71% |
| Two or more races | 554 | 5.66% |
| Other race | 296 | 3.02% |
| Black or African American | 99 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.25% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,490 | - |
| Families | $82,887 | $102,539 |
| Households | $67,687 | $80,553 |
| Non Families | $37,667 | $41,221 |
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