Population 6,856 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wayne
Household size in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.19 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Wayne is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Compared with other Nebraska cities, Wayne has smaller households than most.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.6 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.4 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Wayne is young: half of its residents are under 32.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.6, as it has nationally. Of the 37 Nebraska cities with 5,000+ people, only two are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Wayne as they are nationally: 12.5%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Nebraska as a whole (10.4%). The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wayne
Renters in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.0% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.1% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Wayne: 51.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 46.8% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 15.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Nebraska city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Wayne than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across Nebraska. Vacancy has fallen 8.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Wayne is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $495 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $725 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $750 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $918 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$423 | +$429 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wayne costs $918 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $423 a month since 2006–10, up 85%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wayne
Bachelor's degrees in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.9% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.1% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Wayne than nationally: 32.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 4.4 points, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wayne: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Wayne than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Even so, the rate is higher than in Nebraska as a whole (3.1%). Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wayne compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2.32 | 32.4 | 12.5% | 51.1% | 6.4% | 1969 | $918 | 32.1% | 95.4% | 4.4% |
| Wakefield | 2.83 | 40.1 | 24.2% | 30.6% | 10.1% | 1951 | $825 | 19.8% | 72.3% | 2.6% |
| Carroll | 2.49 | 45.0 | 2.8% | 13.0% | 10.1% | 1943 | $855 | 25.8% | 94.7% | 0.4% |
| Concord | 2.76 | 40.9 | 2.2% | 8.9% | 19.0% | 1942 | $704 | 37.7% | 96.8% | 1.3% |
| Winside | 2.49 | 36.3 | 5.9% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 1948 | $1,001 | 22.6% | 97.1% | 0.2% |
| Laurel | 2.30 | 40.2 | 10.4% | 30.9% | 9.8% | 1957 | $801 | 37.5% | 93.6% | 2.2% |
| Emerson | 2.56 | 40.8 | 11.0% | 22.4% | 8.8% | 1960 | $684 | 17.8% | 92.3% | 4.0% |
| Allen | 2.47 | 45.8 | 3.0% | 17.4% | 10.2% | 1951 | $630 | 21.8% | 89.3% | 1.9% |
| Belden | 2.87 | 26.3 | 5.5% | 31.3% | 13.8% | 1939 | $712 | 23.7% | 94.1% | 0.1% |
| Thurston | 2.85 | 36.3 | 10.5% | 24.5% | 9.0% | 1961 | $738 | 23.3% | 97.3% | 3.8% |
| Pender | 2.83 | 37.4 | 5.8% | 21.4% | 7.2% | 1956 | $856 | 31.2% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wayne. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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