Wayne County, Nebraska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wayne County
- State
- Nebraska
- FIPS Code
- 31179
- State FIPS
- 31
- County FIPS
- 179
Geography
- Land Area
- 442.92 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.42 sq mi
- Total Area
- 443.34 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.210746
- Longitude
- -97.126243
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 9,409
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,468
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,660 | 92.0% |
| Hispanic | 752 | 8.0% |
| White | 8,309 | 88.3% |
| Black | 40 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 83 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,047 | 94.4% |
| Hispanic | 419 | 5.6% |
| White | 6,795 | 91.0% |
| Black | 45 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 73 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 118 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 9,844
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,187
- Poverty Rate
- 11.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,105
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,496 | 86.3% |
| Black | 101 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,925
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 824 | 16.7% |
| Republican | 3,231 | 65.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 782 | 15.9% |
| Other | 11 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,397 | 48.7% |
| Female | 2,477 | 50.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,037 | 82.0% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 3.2% |
| Black | 13 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,035
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,584 | 64.0% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 21.8% |
| Black | 8 | 61.5% |
| Asian | 20 | 54.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,469 | 61.3% |
| Female | 1,535 | 62.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,742 (31.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,659 (31.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,991
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $221,770
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $823
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 13.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.