Wayne County, NE Demographics
Wayne County, NE is the 27th most populous of 93 counties in Nebraska, with 9,697 residents across 443 square miles. That is about 22 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 9,697 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 443 sq mi |
| Density | 22 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Wayne County compares to the US
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Central Location: Wayne County, NE
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Wayne County, NE
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9787 | 6,215 | 15.9 | 390 |
| Census Tract 9786 | 3,482 | 427.0 | 8 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.