Wayne, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Wayne, Nebraska Info Snack

Population
5,603
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty
18.6%
Median Home
$138,000
Median Income
$47,054
Median Rent
$705

Wayne SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
9.5

Wayne, NE Cost Of Living

89
Wayne's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Wayne Nebraska National Average
Overall 89 89 100
Services 97 98 100
Groceries 101 97 100
Health 97 101 100
Housing 65 78 100
Transportation 96 98 100
Utilities 94 91 100

Wayne, NE Photos

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Rankings for Wayne in Nebraska

Map Of Wayne, NE

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Population over time in Wayne

Year Population % Change
2020 5,603 0.8%
2019 5,558 0.0%
2018 5,557 -0.1%
2017 5,560 0.1%
2016 5,553 -0.4%
2015 5,578 -0.2%
2014 5,590 -0.7%
2013 5,630 1.0%
2012 5,573 -0.2%
2011 5,585 -

Race / Ethnicity in Wayne

White
85.4% (4,786)
African American
1.9% (107)
American Indian
0.1% (8)
Asian
1.1% (60)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (11)
Two Or More
2.6% (145)
Hispanic
8.7% (486)
Race Wayne NE USA
White 85.4% 78.3% 60.1%
African American 1.9% 4.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.1% 0.3%
Two Or More 2.6% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 8.7% 11.2% 18.2%

Gender in Wayne

Female
50.8% (2,846)
Male
49.2% (2,757)
Gender Wayne NE USA
Female 50.8% 50.1% 50.8%
Male 49.2% 49.9% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wayne for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (56)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (224)
High School / GED
29.0% (1,624)
Some College
17.0% (952)
Associate's Degree
13.0% (728)
Bachelor's Degree
23.0% (1,288)
Master's Degree
8.0% (448)
Professional Degree
2.0% (112)
Doctorate Degree
3.0% (168)
Education Wayne NE USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 29.0% 26.0% 27.0%
Some College 17.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 13.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 23.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Wayne, Nebraska

Less than $10,000
11.8% (66,295)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.1% (50,790)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.6% (76,453)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.0% (16,573)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.4% (74,849)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.0% (123,233)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.2% (56,938)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.9% (49,721)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.4% (35,820)
$200,000 or more
1.7% (9,623)
Income Wayne NE USA
Less than $10,000 11.8% 5.0% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.1% 3.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.6% 8.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.0% 9.2% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.4% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.0% 19.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.9% 15.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.4% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.7% 5.2% 8.3%

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