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69045

Wauneta, NE

Total Population
797
Median Household Income
$52,411
Median Home Value
$89,100
Median Rent
$660

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$52,411
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$89,100
100.2% above state median
Rent
$660
100% above state median
Median Age
54.6 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 Wauneta, NE

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

Mature population with median age of 54.6 years, likely more established households.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$52,411
-30.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
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
355
Family Households
58.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Mining
22.8%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
22.8%
#3 Industry
Education
17.5%
Total Employed Residents:228

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
20.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
9.3%
28 workers
Public Transit
1.7%
5 workers
Total Commuting Workers:300
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.5%
321 employed
Labor Force
336
15 unemployed
Median Age
54.6 years
Per Capita Income
$27,530
Poverty Rate
10.4%

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