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Wayne County, NE
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Wayne County, Nebraska.
Population
9,844
Land area
443sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Wayne County
Wayne County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $66,215 a year, 13% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,600 (7% below Nebraska) and median rent is $800 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Wayne (6,121), Winside (485) and Carroll (286).
Local data for Wayne County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,215
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$221,600
Prices -7.1% in a year
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher
30.4%
Median age
30.0
Average commute
13.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,275), Irish Americans (1,037), Swedish Americans (564).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$30M
983 loans, 3,282 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$19.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wayne County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
362
Most often 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 County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wayne County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wayne County, NE?
- Wayne is the largest city or town in Wayne County, with about 6,121 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wayne County?
- Wayne County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68723, 68740, 68784, 68787, 68790.
- What is the population of Wayne County, NE?
- About 9,844 people live in Wayne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wayne County?
- Wayne County borders Madison County, Cuming County, Cedar County, Pierce County, Thurston County, Stanton County, Dixon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023