Wayne, Nebraska
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| Coordinates: 42°14′17″N 97°00′36″W / 42.23806°N 97.01000°WCoordinates: 42°14′17″N 97°00′36″W / 42.23806°N 97.01000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Wayne |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Named for | Anthony Wayne |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Land | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
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| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 5,973 |
| • Density | Template:Infobox settlement/densdisp |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 68787 |
| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-51840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397233[3] |
| Website | www.cityofwayne.org |
Wayne is a city in Wayne County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wayne had a population of 5,973.[4] It is the county seat of Wayne County[5] and the home of Wayne State College.
History
[edit]Wayne was founded in 1881 when the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway was extended to that point.[6][7] It was named for and with Wayne County.[8]
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.25 square miles (5.83 km2), of which 2.21 square miles (5.72 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[9]
Demographics
[edit]2020 census
[edit]As of the 2020 census, Wayne had a population of 5,973 and 978 families. The median age was 23.1 years. 17.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.[10][11]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[12]
There were 2,063 households in Wayne, of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 39.3% were married-couple households, 24.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 29.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.8.[10]
There were 2,325 housing units, of which 11.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 13.5%.[10]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,599 | 77.0% |
| Black or African American | 341 | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 117 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 515 | 8.6% |
| Two or more races | 347 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 767 | 12.8% |
Income and poverty
[edit]The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey[13] estimates show that the median household income was $47,054 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,778) and the median family income $73,220 (+/- $4,710). Males had a median income of $14,754 (+/- $8,702) versus $9,385 (+/- $3,841) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $12,150 (+/- $3,152). Approximately, 7.5% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under the age of 18 and 19.3% of those ages 65 or over.
2010 census
[edit]At the 2010 census there were 5,660 people, 1,953 households, and 987 families living in the city. The population density was 2,561.1 inhabitants per square mile (988.8/km2). There were 2,082 housing units at an average density of 942.1 per square mile (363.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.2% White, 2.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.0% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8%.[14]
Of the 1,953 households 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.5% were non-families. 33.6% of households were one person and 12.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age was 22.9 years. 15.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 39.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.7% were from 25 to 44; 15.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
2000 census
[edit]At the 2000 census, there were 5,583 people, 1,850 households, and 989 families living in the city. The population density was 2,550.9 inhabitants per square mile (984.9/km2). There were 1,963 housing units at an average density of 896.9 per square mile (346.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.35% White, 1.59% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population.
Of the 1,850 households 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.5% were non-families. 28.6% of households were one person and 11.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.90.
The age distribution was 15.7% under the age of 18, 39.6% from 18 to 24, 17.4% from 25 to 44, 13.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% 65 or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.
The median household income was $27,730, and the median family income was $51,033. Males had a median income of $30,560 versus $20,847 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,984. About 7.5% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.
Climate
[edit]According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wayne has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Wayne was 105 °F (40.6 °C) on July 13, 1995, and July 20, 2006, while the coldest temperature recorded was −27 °F (−32.8 °C) on January 2, 2018.[15]
Education
[edit]Wayne Community Schools operates public schools.
St. Mary's Catholic Private School
Notable people
[edit]- James B. Davis, U.S. Air Force general
- Emily Kinney, musician and television actress (The Walking Dead)[16]
- Don Meyer, college basketball coach
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Template:Usurped Template:Usurped Retrieved 2012-09-04.
- ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Template:GNIS
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ↑ Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 141.
- ↑ "Wayne, Wayne County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ↑ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 165.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedNOWData - ↑ Korbelik, Jeff (February 8, 2011). "NWU graduate enjoying TV, stage and music success". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
External links
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Media related to Wayne, Nebraska at Wikimedia Commons
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