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Wayne, NE
City in Wayne County, Nebraska.
Population
6,121
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,106
ZIP codes
0
Wayne and its ZIP codes
Wayne at a glance
- Wayne is about 82 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 31st among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $53,702, 30% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,900 (4% below Nebraska) and median rent is $792 a month.
Local data for Wayne, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,702
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$228,900
Median rent
$792/mo
Homeownership
42.4%
Bachelor's or higher
35.6%
Median age
23.2
Average commute
10.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,224), Irish Americans (710), Mexican Americans (363).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Wayne.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,131
4,042 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,210
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56.5M
FY 2026, $5,823 per person
How people get to work
Wayne, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home15.4%
Average one-way commute: 10.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
362
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
27.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayne, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Wayne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WakefieldCity | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| CarrollVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WinsideVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| ConcordVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| DixonVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| LaurelCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| EmersonVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| AllenVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| BeldenVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| ThurstonVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| SholesVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| PilgerVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| PenderVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| HoskinsVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| WisnerCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| WaterburyVillage | 20 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wayne, NE in?
- Wayne is in Wayne County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Wayne, NE?
- About 6,121 people live in Wayne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wayne?
- Nearby places include Wakefield (7.2 mi), Carroll (9.9 mi), Winside (9.9 mi), Concord (9.9 mi), Dixon (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023