Wayne, Nebraska

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Wayne, Nebraska
City
Wayne's commercial district is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.[1]
Wayne's commercial district is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.[1]
Location of Wayne, Nebraska
Location of Wayne, Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°14′10″N 97°1′1″W / 42.23611°N 97.01694°W / 42.23611; -97.01694Coordinates: 42°14′10″N 97°1′1″W / 42.23611°N 97.01694°W / 42.23611; -97.01694
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyWayne
Founded1881
Named forAnthony Wayne
Government
 • TypeMayor/Council
Area
[2]
 • Total2.25 sq mi (5.83 km2)
 • Land2.21 sq mi (5.72 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Elevation
1,453 ft (443 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total5,660
 • Estimate 
(2019)[5]
5,661
 • Density2,561.54/sq mi (989.67/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68787
Area code(s)402
FIPS code31-51840
GNIS feature ID0834513[4]
Websitewww.cityofwayne.org

Wayne is a city in Wayne County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 5,660 at the 2010 census.[6] It is the county seat of Wayne County[7] and the home of Wayne State College.

History[]

Wayne was founded in 1881 when the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad was extended to that point.[8][9] It was named for and with Wayne County.[10]

Geography[]

Wayne is located at

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42°14′10″N 97°1′1″W / 42.23611°N 97.01694°W / 42.23611; -97.01694 (42.235990, -97.017019).[11]

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.[12]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18901,178—
19002,11979.9%
19102,1401.0%
19202,115−1.2%
19302,38112.6%
19402,71914.2%
19503,59532.2%
19604,21717.3%
19705,37927.6%
19805,240−2.6%
19905,142−1.9%
20005,5838.6%
20105,6601.4%
2019 (est.)5,660[5]0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
2012 Estimate[14]

2010 census[]

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%.[3]

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[]

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 people per square mile (984.3/km2). There were 1,963 housing units at an average density of 896.9 per square mile (346.1/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.


Wayne Community Schools operates public schools.

Wayne State College is in Wayne.

St.Mary's Catholic Private School. Which is a Private School.

Notable People

References[]

  1. ^ "Nebraska National Register Sites in Wayne County". Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  6. ^ "Many Area Neb. Counties Lose Population".
  7. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  8. ^ Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 141.
  9. ^ "Wayne, Wayne County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  12. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  13. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". The United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
  14. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
  15. ^ Korbelik, Jeff (2011-02-08). "NWU graduate enjoying TV, stage and music success". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
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