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Crime in Wayne summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wayne. Key points include:
There were 42 total crimes in Wayne in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wayne is 673.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wayne is 128.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wayne is 545.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wayne is -68.20% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Wayne Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wayne / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 42 | 673.9 | 1,847.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 128.4 | 220.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 16.0 | 20.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 48.1 | 154.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 34 | 545.6 | 1,626.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 48.1 | 155.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 29 | 465.3 | 1,218.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 32.1 | 252.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Wayne summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wayne. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nebraska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wayne is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wayne is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Wayne is $234,128.
The median income in Wayne is $53,702.
Wayne's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wayne Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wayne | Nebraska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 77 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wayne, NE Weather
The average high in Wayne is 59.8° and the average low is 36.9°.
There are 56.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 28.1 inches of precipitation each year with 31.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wayne |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 56.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 28.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 31.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wayne Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wayne
The current population in Wayne is 6,121. The population has increased 9.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,121 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 6,055 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 5,973 | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 5,847 | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 5,603 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 5,557 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 5,558 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 5,557 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 5,560 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,553 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 5,578 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 5,590 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 5,630 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 5,573 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 5,585 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wayne
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Wayne is:
81.2% White with 4,973 White residents.
1.6% African American with 99 African American residents.
1.3% American Indian with 82 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 22 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 111 Two Or More residents.
13.6% Hispanic with 834 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wayne | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.2% | 75.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 4.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.6% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wayne
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Wayne is 47.1% female with 2,884 female residents.
Wayne is 52.9% male with 3,236 male residents.
| Gender | Wayne | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wayne for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Wayne completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Wayne completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Wayne completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Wayne completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Wayne completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Wayne completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Wayne completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Wayne completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Wayne completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wayne | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wayne, Nebraska
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7.3% of households in Wayne earn Less than $10,000.
14.3% of households in Wayne earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.5% of households in Wayne earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.0% of households in Wayne earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.1% of households in Wayne earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.3% of households in Wayne earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.0% of households in Wayne earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.7% of households in Wayne earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.5% of households in Wayne earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.3% of households in Wayne earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wayne | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 14.3% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.1% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.3% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.7% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
