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68787

Wayne, NE

Total Population

6,980

Median Household Income

$59,931

Median Home Value

$180,300

Median Rent

$772

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$59,931

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$180,300

100.4% above state median

Rent

$772

100% above state median

Median Age

26.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Wayne, NE

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

35.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 26.3 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 18.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$59,931

-20.3% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-34,965,714

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.19 people

Total Households

2,591

Family Households

44.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

30.2%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

21.3%

#3 Industry

Construction

11.2%

Total Employed Residents:1,683

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

13.9%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

2.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

11.6%

372 workers

Public Transit

0.0%

0 workers

Total Commuting Workers:3,213

Commute Insights

High remote work adoption (11.6% work from home)

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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

95.4%

3,887 employed

Labor Force

4,073

186 unemployed

Median Age

26.3 years

Per Capita Income

$27,564

Poverty Rate

18.5%

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