Wayne County, NE

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2020 Population

9,388

0.6% 1-year growth

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

32.2

0.625% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11.8%

3.77% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$58,894

4.32% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$144,100

5.03% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

5,446

2.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Wayne County, NE had a population of 9.39k people with a median age of 32.2 and a median household income of $58,894. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Wayne County, NE grew from 9,332 to 9,388, a 0.6% increase and its median household income grew from $56,456 to $58,894, a 4.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.6%), White (Hispanic) (5.51%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.89%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.24%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.714%).

None of the households in Wayne County, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Wayne County, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wayne County, NE are Wayne State College (835 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Wayne County, NE was $144,100, and the homeownership rate was 67.2%.

Most people in Wayne County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Wayne County, NE was 2 cars per household.

Wayne County, NE borders Cedar County, NE, Cuming County, NE, Dixon County, NE, Madison County, NE, Pierce County, NE, Stanton County, NE, and Thurston County, NE.

Population & Diversity

Wayne County, NE is home to a population of 9.39k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.18% of Wayne County, NE residents were born outside of the country (392 people).

In 2020, there were 16.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.41k people) in Wayne County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 517 White (Hispanic) and 177 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

97.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.3% of Wayne County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Wayne County, NE was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wayne County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.41k ± 19
White (Hispanic)
517 ± 52
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
177 ± 69.4

6.34%

Hispanic Population

595 people

6.34% of the people in Wayne County, NE are hispanic (595 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wayne County, NE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
50,860 ± 5,463 people
Guatemala
8,846 ± 2,304 people
India
6,901 ± 2,036 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 50,860 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 8,846 and India with 6,901.

Foreign-Born Population

4.18%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

392 people

3.49%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

326 people

As of 2020, 4.18% of Wayne County, NE residents (392 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wayne County, NE was 3.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wayne County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
163 ± 59
Gulf War (1990s)
54 ± 42
Korea
40 ± 27

Wayne County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wayne County, NE employs 5.45k people. The largest industries in Wayne County, NE are Educational Services (1,023 people), Retail Trade (647 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (646 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($66,146), Information ($63,125), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,481).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,710. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

5.45k

2020 Value

± 445

2.1%

1 Year growth

± 11.4%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Wayne County, NE grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 5.33k employees to 5.45k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wayne County, NE, are Management Occupations (699 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (642 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (609 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wayne County, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.45k

2020 Value

± 445

2.1%

1 Year growth

± 11.4%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Wayne County, NE grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 5.33k employees to 5.45k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wayne County, NE, are Educational Services (1,023 people), Retail Trade (647 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (646 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wayne County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Wayne County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,333

Median earning men ± $5,042

$22,487

Median earning women ± $3,300

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($73,203), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,813), and Wholesale Trade ($50,700).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($50,795), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($32,222), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,442).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

70
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
61
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
54
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$99.8k
Manufacturing
$43.6k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$14.1k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $25.7B, followed by Live animals/fish ($15.7B) and Cereal grains ($13B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$153B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$285B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

86.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $153B. This is expected to increase 86.9% to $285B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$11.7B
Kansas
$8.57B
Texas
$7.11B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $11.7B, followed by Kansas with $8.57B and Texas and $7.11B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wayne County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 72.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.93%).

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (72.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.93%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wayne County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 72.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.93%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wayne County, NE for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

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Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Sasse

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Wayne County, NE awarded 835 degrees. The student population of Wayne County, NE in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,717 male students and 2,485 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wayne County, NE are White (699 and 85.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (55 and 6.73%), Black or African American (23 and 2.82%), and Two or More Races (18 and 2.2%).

The largest universities in Wayne County, NE by number of degrees awarded are Wayne State College (835 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wayne County, NE are General Business Administration & Management (153 and 18.3%), Curriculum & Instruction (89 and 10.7%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (59 and 7.07%).

The median tuition cost in Wayne County, NE for a public four year colleges is $5,580 for in-state students and $11,160 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 4,202 students enrolled in Wayne County, NE, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,382 records, of which 59.2% were women and 40.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
51 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
110 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
59 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wayne County, NE was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Wayne County, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Wayne State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

835 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wayne State College with 835 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 305 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wayne County, NE, which is 0.575 times less than the 530 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 699 degrees mean that there were 12.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 55 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($5,580) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,848) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.835% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (379k), Some college (365k), and Bachelors Degree (295k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wayne County, NE was $144,100 in 2020, which is 0.627 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $137,200 to $144,100, a 5.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Wayne County, NE is 67.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Wayne County, NE have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wayne County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2021, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wayne County, NE. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 5.03%.

Housing

Property

$144,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$9,419

$2,549

Median Property Taxes

±$299

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wayne County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wayne County, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.2%

Homeownership

2020

59.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 67.2% of the housing units in Wayne County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wayne County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9786
Census Tract 9787

The following map shows all of the tracts in Wayne County, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,894

Median Household Income

± $3,906

3.79k

Number of Households

± 400

In 2020, the median household income of the 3.79k households in Wayne County, NE grew to $58,894 from the previous year's value of $56,456.

The following chart displays the households in Wayne County, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wayne County, NE is from Nebraska.

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2020, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.534% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Worked At Home (11.6%)
Carpooled (5.02%)

In 2020, 79.6% of workers in Wayne County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (5.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wayne County, NE have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.25% of the workforce in Wayne County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wayne County, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wayne County, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wayne County, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wayne County, NE. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 5.03%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wayne County, NE (943 out of 8.01k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wayne County, NE is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 9.7% of the children was living in poverty in Wayne County, NE. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.6% of the population of Wayne County, NE has health coverage, with 65.8% on employee plans, 5.04% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 0.716% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Nebraska was $8,412 in 2014. This is a 3.43% increase from the previous year ($8,133).

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, NE see 1881 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.912% increase from the previous year (1864 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1564 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1173 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Nebraska. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Nebraska, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,881 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wayne County, NE

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, NE see an average of 1,881 patients per year. This represents a 0.912% increase from the previous year (1,864 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wayne County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Nebraska across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 27.8% between 18 and 34 years, 32.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.41%

Uninsured

65.8%

Employer Coverage

5.04%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

0.716%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wayne County, NE declined by 5.9% from 3.62% to 3.41%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wayne County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wayne County, NE.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.5% in Wayne County, NE.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wayne County, NE.

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