Wayne County, NE

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2021 Population
9,590
2.15% 1-year growth
US Senator
Deb Fischer
Republican Party
US Senator
Pete Ricketts
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
32.2
0% 1-year change
2021 Poverty Rate
12.8%
8.59% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$60,971
3.53% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$149,300
3.61% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
5,510
1.18% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Wayne County, NE had a population of 9.59k people with a median age of 32.2 and a median household income of $60,971. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wayne County, NE grew from 9,388 to 9,590, a 2.15% increase and its median household income grew from $58,894 to $60,971, a 3.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.44%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.82%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.05%).

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.

97.2% of the residents in Wayne County, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wayne County, NE are Wayne State College (934 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Wayne County, NE was $149,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.9%.

Most people in Wayne County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Wayne County, NE was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Wayne County, NE is home to a population of 9.59k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.97% of Wayne County, NE residents were born outside of the country (381 people).

In 2021, there were 20.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.58k people) in Wayne County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 426 White (Hispanic) and 187 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.2%
2021 Citizenship
97.3%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.2% of Wayne County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wayne County, NE was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County, NE
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    8.58k ± 15
  2. White (Hispanic)
    426 ± 115
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    187 ± 71.4
6.68%
Hispanic Population
641 people

In 2021, there were 20.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.58k people) in Wayne County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 426 White (Hispanic) and 187 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.68% of the people in Wayne County, NE are hispanic (641 people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    49,893 ± 5,413 people
  2. Guatemala
    9,174 ± 2,346 people
  3. India
    6,256 ± 1,939 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 49,893 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 9,174 and India with 6,256.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.97%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
381 people
4.18%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
392 people

As of 2021, 3.97% of Wayne County, NE residents (381 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wayne County, NE was 4.18%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    139 ± 57
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    74 ± 52
  3. Korea
    37 ± 30

Wayne County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Wayne County, NE employs 5.51k people. The largest industries in Wayne County, NE are Educational Services (1,133 people), Retail Trade (717 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (591 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($75,313), Utilities ($64,125), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,266).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,864. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

5.51k
2021 Value
± 460
1.18%
1 Year growth
± 11.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wayne County, NE grew at a rate of 1.18%, from 5.45k employees to 5.51k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wayne County, NE, are Management Occupations (743 people), Sales & Related Occupations (628 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (528 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wayne County, NE.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

5.51k
2021 Value
± 460
1.18%
1 Year growth
± 11.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wayne County, NE grew at a rate of 1.18%, from 5.45k employees to 5.51k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wayne County, NE, are Educational Services (1,133 people), Retail Trade (717 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (591 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$35,651
Median earning men ± $4,450
$19,517
Median earning women ± $5,471

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($75,521), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,563), and Public Administration ($53,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($53,611), Manufacturing ($38,646), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($36,250).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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
  1. 70
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  2. 61
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. 54
    Manufacturing

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

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $99.8k
    Manufacturing
  2. $43.6k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. $14.1k
    Wholesale Trade

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

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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
  1. $26B
  2. $14.9B
  3. $13.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $26B, followed by Live animals/fish ($14.9B) and Cereal grains ($13.5B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$145B
2020 Value in Nebraska
$286B
Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska
97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $145B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $286B by 2050.

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

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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
  1. $10.2B
  2. $7.65B
  3. $6.86B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $10.2B, followed by Kansas with $7.65B and Texas and $6.86B.

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

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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 Pete Ricketts 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.

US Senators from Nebraska

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Senator from Nebraska1
  1. Deb Fischer
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
  2. Pete Ricketts
    Assumed office on January 23, 2023
    Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

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

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Wayne County, NE awarded 934 degrees. The student population of Wayne County, NE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,828 male students and 2,752 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wayne County, NE are White (771 and 84.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (64 and 7.01%), Two or More Races (29 and 3.18%), and Black or African American (18 and 1.97%).

The largest universities in Wayne County, NE by number of degrees awarded are Wayne State College (934 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wayne County, NE are General Business Administration & Management (203 and 21.7%), Elementary Education & Teaching (64 and 6.85%), and Curriculum & Instruction (61 and 6.53%).

The median tuition cost in Wayne County, NE for a public four year colleges is $5,580 for in-state students and $5,610 for out-of-state students.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,580 students enrolled in Wayne County, NE, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,617 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wayne County, NE was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 58 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

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Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
934 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wayne State College with 934 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 373 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wayne County, NE, which is 0.665 times less than the 561 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 771 degrees mean that there were 12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 64 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($5,580) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,848) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.964% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.968% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (380k), Some college (367k), and Bachelors Degree (301k).

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.

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The median property value in Wayne County, NE was $149,300 in 2021, which is 0.61 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $144,100 to $149,300, a 3.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Wayne County, NE is 72.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wayne County, NE have an average commute time of 16.7 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 2022, 17% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wayne County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 7.96%.

Property

$149,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$9,914
$2,707
Median Property Taxes
±$335

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 $2k - $3k range.

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

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Rent vs Own

72.9%
Homeownership
2021
62.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 72.9% of the housing units in Wayne County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.2%.

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

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9786
  2. Census Tract 9787

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

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Household Income

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$60,971
Median Household Income
± $4,952
3.71k
Number of Households
± 401

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.71k households in Wayne County, NE grew to $60,971 from the previous year's value of $58,894.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wayne County, NE is from Nebraska.
0.444
2021 Wage GINI in Nebraska
0.441
2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2021, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.499% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (75.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.8%)
  3. Walked (6.41%)

In 2021, 75.6% of workers in Wayne County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who walked to work (6.41%).

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.

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Commute Time

16.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wayne County, NE have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.32% of the workforce in Wayne County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wayne County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 7.96%.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wayne County, NE (1.04k out of 8.14k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

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

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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.4% of the children was living in poverty in Wayne County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.5%.

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96.6% of the population of Wayne County, NE has health coverage, with 63.6% on employee plans, 6.05% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, NE see 1877 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.213% decrease from the previous year (1881 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1898 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1186 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,877 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wayne County, NE

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, NE see an average of 1,877 patients per year. This represents a 0.213% decrease from the previous year (1,881 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 27.3% between 18 and 34 years, 31.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

3.41%
Uninsured
63.6%
Employer Coverage
6.05%
Medicaid
12%
Medicare
13.9%
Non-Group
1.11%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wayne County, NE grew by 0.0241% from 3.41% to 3.41%.

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Health Outcomes

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Health Behaviors

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In 2022, 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 38% in Wayne County, NE.

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Clinical Care

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In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.78% in Wayne County, NE.

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