Wayne County, Nebraska
Wayne County is home to 9,844 people. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Nebraska rate (10.6%). The median household income is $66,215.
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| Measure | Value | Nebraska | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,844 | 1,978,707 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $66,215 | $76,475 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.2% | 10.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 5.4% | 12.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.8% | 7.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.4% | 34.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $221,600 | $238,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $800 | $1,072 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 48.3% | 45.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.1% | 8.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 30.0 years | 37.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.