Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 10,140 with a growth rate of 1.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 26th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 9,610 and has seen a growth of 5.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 30 years
Female: 30.8 years
Male: 28.9 years
There are 7,843 adults, (1,650 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 4,809 (48.9%)
Male: 5,035 (51.1%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 86.31% White, 4.87% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,496 | 86.31% |
| Two or more races | 648 | 6.58% |
| Other race | 479 | 4.87% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 90 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.3% |
Wayne County's average per capita income is $44,403. Household income levels show a median of $66,215. The poverty rate stands at 13.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,469 | - |
| Families | $85,578 | $109,323 |
| Households | $66,215 | $83,400 |
| Non Families | $34,722 | $39,532 |
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