Wayne County, NE
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Wayne County Overview
9,701
TOTAL POPULATION
4,867
MALE POPULATION
4,834
FEMALE POPULATION
100.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.32
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,985
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,391
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,951
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
44.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
55.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,918
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,545
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Wayne County Area Codes
Race in Wayne County
The most populous races in Wayne County are White / Caucasian (8,937 | 92.1%), Hispanic or Latino (661 | 6.8%), and Two or more Races (379 | 3.9%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 36 | 0.4% |
| Black / African American | 142 | 1.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 661 | 6.8% |
| Native / Alaskan | 30 | 0.3% |
| White / Caucasian | 8,937 | 92.1% |
| Two or more Races | 379 | 3.9% |
| Some other Race | 177 | 1.8% |
| Total | 9,701 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Wayne County
The most populous ancestries reported in Wayne County are German (4,321 | 44.5%), Irish (1,562 | 16.1%), English (619 | 6.4%), Swedish (447 | 4.6%), and Czech (444 | 4.6%), together accounting for 76.2% of all Wayne County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 7 | 0.1% |
| American | 287 | 3.0% |
| Austrian | 7 | 0.1% |
| Bhutanese | 8 | 0.1% |
| Brazilian | 8 | 0.1% |
| British | 94 | 1.0% |
| Burmese | 8 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 62 | 0.6% |
| Celtic | 23 | 0.2% |
| Central American | 193 | 2.0% |
| Cherokee | 38 | 0.4% |
| Cuban | 6 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 444 | 4.6% |
| Czechoslovakian | 13 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 208 | 2.1% |
| Dominican | 4 | 0.0% |
| Dutch | 153 | 1.6% |
| Dutch West Indian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Eastern European | 3 | 0.0% |
| English | 619 | 6.4% |
| Ethiopian | 1 | 0.0% |
| European | 69 | 0.7% |
| Finnish | 10 | 0.1% |
| French | 125 | 1.3% |
| German | 4,321 | 44.5% |
| Greek | 24 | 0.3% |
| Guatemalan | 21 | 0.2% |
| Honduran | 65 | 0.7% |
| Indian (Asian) | 6 | 0.1% |
| Iranian | 21 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 1,562 | 16.1% |
| Italian | 280 | 2.9% |
| Korean | 63 | 0.6% |
| Luxembourger | 6 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 433 | 4.5% |
| Norwegian | 141 | 1.5% |
| Pennsylvania German | 1 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 330 | 3.4% |
| Puerto Rican | 22 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 45 | 0.5% |
| Salvadoran | 107 | 1.1% |
| Scandinavian | 17 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 10 | 0.1% |
| Scottish | 53 | 0.5% |
| Sioux | 1 | 0.0% |
| Slavic | 8 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 9 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 5 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 16 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 447 | 4.6% |
| Swiss | 4 | 0.0% |
| Taiwanese | 2 | 0.0% |
| Turkish | 29 | 0.3% |
| Welsh | 13 | 0.1% |
| West Indian | 7 | 0.1% | View All 55 Rows |
Immigrants in Wayne County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wayne County came from Latin America (246 | 2.5%), Central America (185 | 1.9%), Canada (72 | 0.7%), Asia (69 | 0.7%), and El Salvador (67 | 0.7%), together accounting for 6.6% of all Wayne County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 16 | 0.2% |
| Asia | 69 | 0.7% |
| Brazil | 8 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 72 | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 53 | 0.5% |
| Central America | 185 | 1.9% |
| China | 6 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Africa | 1 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 6 | 0.1% |
| El Salvador | 67 | 0.7% |
| Ethiopia | 1 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 66 | 0.7% |
| Germany | 26 | 0.3% |
| Guatemala | 1 | 0.0% |
| Honduras | 58 | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 40 | 0.4% |
| Latin America | 246 | 2.5% |
| Mexico | 59 | 0.6% |
| Northern Europe | 40 | 0.4% |
| Philippines | 45 | 0.5% |
| South America | 8 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 45 | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 18 | 0.2% |
| West Indies | 7 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 18 | 0.2% |
| Western Europe | 26 | 0.3% | View All 26 Rows |
Sex and Age in Wayne County
Sex and Age in Wayne County
The most populous age groups in Wayne County are 20 to 24 Years (722 | 14.8%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (767 | 15.9%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 231 (4.8%) | 233 (4.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 255 (5.2%) | 171 (3.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 343 (7.0%) | 310 (6.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 565 (11.6%) | 767 (15.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 722 (14.8%) | 625 (12.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 281 (5.8%) | 194 (4.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 212 (4.4%) | 226 (4.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 281 (5.8%) | 258 (5.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 220 (4.5%) | 232 (4.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 199 (4.1%) | 181 (3.7%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 231 (4.8%) | 218 (4.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 267 (5.5%) | 227 (4.7%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 297 (6.1%) | 345 (7.1%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 232 (4.8%) | 222 (4.6%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 202 (4.2%) | 192 (4.0%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 94 (1.9%) | 133 (2.8%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 77 (1.6%) | 156 (3.2%) |
| 85 Years and over | 158 (3.3%) | 144 (3.0%) |
| Total | 4,867 (100.0%) | 4,834 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Wayne County
Median Family Size in Wayne County
The median family size in Wayne County is 2.77 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,819 | 83.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.89 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (199 | 9.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.15 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,819 (83.6%) | 2.89 |
| Single Male/Father | 159 (7.3%) | 2.16 |
| Single Female/Mother | 199 (9.1%) | 2.15 |
| Total Families | 2,177 (100.0%) | 2.77 |
Median Household Size in Wayne County
The median household size in Wayne County is 2.25 persons per household, with single male/father households (159 | 4.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.48 persons per household. non-family households (1,554 | 41.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,819 (48.7%) | 2.90 |
| Single Male/Father | 159 (4.3%) | 3.48 |
| Single Female/Mother | 199 (5.3%) | 2.39 |
| Non-family | 1,554 (41.6%) | 1.34 |
| Total Households | 3,731 (100.0%) | 2.25 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wayne County
Out of a total of 3,731 households in Wayne County, 2,177 (58.4%) are family households, while 1,554 (41.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,258, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,198.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,198 (32.1%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,258 (33.7%) | 280 (7.5%) |
| 3-Person Households | 351 (9.4%) | 32 (0.9%) |
| 4-Person Households | 233 (6.2%) | 39 (1.1%) |
| 5-Person Households | 157 (4.2%) | 5 (0.1%) |
| 6-Person Households | 155 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 23 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,177 (58.4%) | 1,554 (41.6%) |
Female Fertility in Wayne County
Fertility by Age in Wayne County
Average fertility rate in Wayne County is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 85.4% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 76 (85.4%) | 73.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 13 (14.6%) | 19.0 |
| Total | 89 (100.0%) | 36.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wayne County
56.2% of women with births (89) in Wayne County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 51.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 37 (48.7%) | 39 (51.3%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 50 (56.2%) | 39 (43.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Wayne County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 15 (16.9%) | 38.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 44 (49.4%) | 36.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19 (21.3%) | 42.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 11 (12.4%) | 55.0 |
| Total | 89 (100.0%) | 36.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wayne County
43.8% of women with births in Wayne County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 88.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 5 (11.4%) | 39 (88.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 50 (56.2%) | 39 (43.8%) |
Income in Wayne County
Income Overview in Wayne County
Per Capita Income in Wayne County is $29,985, while median incomes of families and households are $81,391 and $64,951 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 9,701 | $29,985 |
| Median Family Income | 2,177 | $81,391 |
| Mean Family Income | 2,177 | $97,090 |
| Median Household Income | 3,731 | $64,951 |
| Mean Household Income | 3,731 | $76,450 |
| Income Deficit | 2,177 | $7,918 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 9,701 | 44.20% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 9,701 | 55.80¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 9,701 | 0.43 |
Earnings by Sex in Wayne County
Average Earnings in Wayne County are $25,265, $32,922 for men and $18,371 for women, a difference of 44.2%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 3,261 (52.7%) | $32,922 |
| Female | 2,929 (47.3%) | $18,371 |
| Total | 6,190 (100.0%) | $25,265 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wayne County
The most common earnings brackets in Wayne County are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (349 | 10.7%) and $2,499 or less for women (335 | 11.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 221 (6.8%) | 335 (11.4%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 163 (5.0%) | 307 (10.5%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 349 (10.7%) | 262 (8.9%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 117 (3.6%) | 163 (5.6%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 213 (6.5%) | 138 (4.7%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 69 (2.1%) | 101 (3.5%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 159 (4.9%) | 108 (3.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 40 (1.2%) | 145 (5.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 29 (0.9%) | 59 (2.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 95 (2.9%) | 15 (0.5%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 86 (2.6%) | 132 (4.5%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 215 (6.6%) | 203 (6.9%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 155 (4.8%) | 209 (7.1%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 123 (3.8%) | 92 (3.1%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 109 (3.3%) | 122 (4.2%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 106 (3.3%) | 97 (3.3%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 267 (8.2%) | 84 (2.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 146 (4.5%) | 108 (3.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 292 (8.9%) | 139 (4.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 307 (9.4%) | 110 (3.8%) |
| Total | 3,261 (100.0%) | 2,929 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wayne County
Average earnings in Wayne County are $52,783 for men and $35,534 for women, a difference of 32.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,714, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $16,534. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,400, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $19,143.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $16,534 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $41,833 | $31,144 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $56,411 | $19,143 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,833 | $39,300 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,714 | $56,400 |
| Total | $52,783 | $35,534 |
Family Income in Wayne County
Family Income Brackets in Wayne County
According to the Wayne County family income data, there are 512 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.5% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 22 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 22 | 1.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 115 | 5.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 44 | 2.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 67 | 3.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 250 | 11.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 455 | 20.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 337 | 15.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 512 | 23.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 189 | 8.7% |
| $200,000+ | 185 | 8.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wayne County
4-person families (247 | 11.4%) account for the highest median family income in Wayne County with $112,109 per family, while 2-person families (1,368 | 62.8%) have the highest median income of $36,350 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,368 (62.8%) | $72,700 |
| 3-Person Families | 311 (14.3%) | $105,341 |
| 4-Person Families | 247 (11.4%) | $112,109 |
| 5-Person Families | 145 (6.7%) | $81,633 |
| 6-Person Families | 83 (3.8%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 23 (1.1%) | $0 |
| Total | 2,177 (100.0%) | $81,391 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wayne County
The median family income in Wayne County is $81,391, with families comprising 3+ earners (69) having the highest median family income of $113,365, while families with no earners (263) have the lowest median family income of $33,750, accounting for 3.2% and 12.1% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 263 (12.1%) | $33,750 |
| 1 Earner | 538 (24.7%) | $65,313 |
| 2 Earners | 1,307 (60.0%) | $97,946 |
| 3+ Earners | 69 (3.2%) | $113,365 |
| Total | 2,177 (100.0%) | $81,391 |
Household Income in Wayne County
Household Income Brackets in Wayne County
With 795 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Wayne County, accounting for 21.3% of all households. In contrast, only 146 households (3.9%) fall into the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 190 | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 433 | 11.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 287 | 7.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 146 | 3.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 366 | 9.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 795 | 21.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 444 | 11.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 612 | 16.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 272 | 7.3% |
| $200,000+ | 187 | 5.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Wayne County
The median household income in Wayne County is $64,951, with the highest median household income of $83,947 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,200 households (32.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $23,050, with 428 households (11.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 428 (11.5%) | $23,050 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,003 (26.9%) | $76,295 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,200 (32.2%) | $83,947 |
| 65+ Years | 1,100 (29.5%) | $50,507 |
| Total | 3,731 (100.0%) | $64,951 |
Poverty in Wayne County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wayne County
With 13.7% poverty level for males and 19.7% for females among the residents of Wayne County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 218 males (39.0%) and 340 females (64.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 19 (8.8%) | 11 (4.7%) |
| 5 Years | 3 (12.0%) | 2 (4.3%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 25 (8.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (3.7%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (36.8%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 3 (2.9%) | 70 (41.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 218 (39.0%) | 340 (64.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 62 (12.6%) | 24 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 15 (3.0%) | 41 (8.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 38 (8.8%) | 3 (0.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 91 (16.1%) | 126 (22.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 63 (14.5%) | 67 (16.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 43 (14.1%) | 104 (24.4%) |
| Total | 580 (13.7%) | 801 (19.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wayne County
According to the poverty statistics in Wayne County, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 198 (91.2%) | 221 (95.3%) |
| 5 Years | 22 (88.0%) | 45 (95.7%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 258 (91.2%) | 195 (100.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 283 (100.0%) | 157 (96.3%) |
| 15 Years | 43 (100.0%) | 12 (63.2%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 102 (97.1%) | 97 (58.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 341 (61.0%) | 191 (36.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 431 (87.4%) | 396 (94.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 486 (97.0%) | 449 (91.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 392 (91.2%) | 396 (99.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 473 (83.9%) | 446 (78.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 371 (85.5%) | 342 (83.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 261 (85.9%) | 322 (75.6%) |
| Total | 3,661 (86.3%) | 3,269 (80.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wayne County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wayne County show that 6.7% or 122 of the total 1,819 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 10.0%, comprising of 115 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,031 (90.0%) | 115 (10.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 438 (98.4%) | 7 (1.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 205 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,697 (93.3%) | 122 (6.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wayne County
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (52.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (8.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (23.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wayne County
The poverty data for Wayne County shows that 122 of the married-couple family households (6.7%) and 47 of the single-parent households (13.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 115 households (10.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 household (28.1%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 115 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 7 (1.6%) | 45 (28.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (5.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 122 (6.7%) | 47 (13.1%) |
Employment Characteristics in Wayne County
Employment by Class of Employer in Wayne County
Among the 5,080 employed individuals in Wayne County, private company employees (3,017 | 59.4%), state government employees (561 | 11.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (552 | 10.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 3,017 | 59.4% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 192 | 3.8% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 382 | 7.5% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 552 | 10.9% |
| Local Government Employees | 278 | 5.5% |
| State Government Employees | 561 | 11.0% |
| Federal Government Employees | 87 | 1.7% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 11 | 0.2% |
| Total | 5,080 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Wayne County
According to the labor force statistics for Wayne County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,095), 68.5% or 5,545 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 189 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 96.1% or 421 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.1% or 116 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 766 (60.4%) | 116 (15.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,102 (81.8%) | 42 (3.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 447 (94.1%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 421 (96.1%) | 5 (1.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 939 (94.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 658 (79.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 445 (90.1%) | 9 (2.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 374 (58.3%) | 14 (3.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 360 (42.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 36 (4.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,545 (68.5%) | 189 (3.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wayne County
According to labor force statistics for Wayne County, 84.9% of individuals (3,285) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,869) are in the labor force, with 0.9% or 30 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 93.1% or 1,229 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.1% or 14 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 46 (23.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 689 (73.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,229 (93.1%) | 15 (1.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,320 (93.1%) | 16 (1.1%) |
| Total | 3,285 (84.9%) | 35 (0.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Wayne County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wayne County are Management (793 | 14.8%), Community & Social Service (594 | 11.1%), Education Instruction & Library (476 | 8.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (273 | 5.1%), and Health Technologists (184 | 3.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wayne County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.5%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (88.9%), Education Instruction & Library (79.8%), and Community & Social Service (74.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 548 (69.1%) | 245 (30.9%) |
| Business & Financial | 60 (55.6%) | 48 (44.4%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 70 (80.5%) | 17 (19.5%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 25 (73.5%) | 9 (26.5%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 3 (27.3%) | 8 (72.7%) |
| Community & Social Service | 150 (25.3%) | 444 (74.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 6 (11.1%) | 48 (88.9%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 96 (20.2%) | 380 (79.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 48 (75.0%) | 16 (25.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 85 (31.1%) | 188 (68.9%) |
| Health Technologists | 85 (46.2%) | 99 (53.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 913 (49.2%) | 942 (50.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,859 (53.3%) | 2,503 (46.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Wayne County are Food Preparation & Serving (544 | 10.2%), Personal Care & Service (297 | 5.5%), Healthcare Support (172 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (162 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (14 | 0.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Wayne County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (85.7%), and Law Enforcement (60.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (99.4%), Personal Care & Service (80.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 1 (0.6%) | 171 (99.4%) |
| Security & Protection | 12 (85.7%) | 2 (14.3%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 3 (60.0%) | 2 (40.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 229 (42.1%) | 315 (57.9%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 91 (56.2%) | 71 (43.8%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 59 (19.9%) | 238 (80.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 392 (33.0%) | 797 (67.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,859 (53.3%) | 2,503 (46.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wayne County are Sales & Related (604 | 11.3%), and Office & Administration (512 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 408 (67.5%) | 196 (32.5%) |
| Office & Administration | 122 (23.8%) | 390 (76.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 530 (47.5%) | 586 (52.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,859 (53.3%) | 2,503 (46.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wayne County are Construction & Extraction (180 | 3.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (136 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (93 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 71 (76.3%) | 22 (23.7%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 168 (93.3%) | 12 (6.7%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 136 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 375 (91.7%) | 34 (8.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,859 (53.3%) | 2,503 (46.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wayne County are Production (407 | 7.6%), Transportation (257 | 4.8%), and Material Moving (129 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 289 (71.0%) | 118 (29.0%) |
| Transportation | 249 (96.9%) | 8 (3.1%) |
| Material Moving | 111 (86.1%) | 18 (14.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 649 (81.8%) | 144 (18.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,859 (53.3%) | 2,503 (46.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Wayne County
Employment Industries in Wayne County
The major employment industries in Wayne County include Educational Services (940 | 17.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (726 | 13.5%), Retail Trade (658 | 12.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (573 | 10.7%), and Manufacturing (570 | 10.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wayne County
The Wayne County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Construction (95.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (93.7%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (89.3%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (67.3%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 274 (76.7%) | 83 (23.3%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 250 (95.4%) | 12 (4.6%) |
| Manufacturing | 482 (84.6%) | 88 (15.4%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 116 (84.1%) | 22 (15.9%) |
| Retail Trade | 420 (63.8%) | 238 (36.2%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 187 (86.6%) | 29 (13.4%) |
| Utilities | 45 (75.0%) | 15 (25.0%) |
| Information | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 168 (51.2%) | 160 (48.8%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 3 (10.7%) | 25 (89.3%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 97 (76.4%) | 30 (23.6%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 21 (53.8%) | 18 (46.2%) |
| Educational Services | 351 (37.3%) | 589 (62.7%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 46 (6.3%) | 680 (93.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 18 (32.7%) | 37 (67.3%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 211 (36.8%) | 362 (63.2%) |
| Public Administration | 19 (32.8%) | 39 (67.2%) |
| Total | 2,859 (53.3%) | 2,503 (46.7%) |
Education in Wayne County
School Enrollment in Wayne County
The most common levels of schooling among the 3,676 students in Wayne County are college / undergraduate (2,016 | 54.8%), middle school (552 | 15.0%), and high school (434 | 11.8%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 80 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 51 | 1.4% |
| Elementary School | 398 | 10.8% |
| Middle School | 552 | 15.0% |
| High School | 434 | 11.8% |
| College / Undergraduate | 2,016 | 54.8% |
| Graduate / Professional | 145 | 3.9% |
| Total | 3,676 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wayne County
Out of a total of 3,676 students who are enrolled in schools in Wayne County, 92 (2.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,584 (97.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 25 (48.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 993 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 27 (51.9%) | 25 (48.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 377 (95.2%) | 19 (4.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 612 (94.0%) | 39 (6.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 334 (99.7%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 993 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 1,012 (99.7%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 105 (95.5%) | 5 (4.5%) |
| 35 Years and over | 124 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,584 (97.5%) | 92 (2.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wayne County
Education (591 | 31.0%), science & technology (268 | 14.1%), business (238 | 12.5%), arts & humanities (144 | 7.5%), and bio, nature & agricultural (132 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 1,907 individuals in Wayne County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 76 | 4.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 132 | 6.9% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 104 | 5.4% |
| Psychology | 53 | 2.8% |
| Social Sciences | 39 | 2.1% |
| Engineering | 40 | 2.1% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 4 | 0.2% |
| Science & Technology | 268 | 14.1% |
| Business | 238 | 12.5% |
| Education | 591 | 31.0% |
| Literature & Languages | 13 | 0.7% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 80 | 4.2% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 93 | 4.9% |
| Communications | 32 | 1.7% |
| Arts & Humanities | 144 | 7.5% |
| Total | 1,907 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Wayne County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wayne County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wayne County are males with 2 vehicles (953, accounting for 38.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (675, making up 46.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 17 (0.7%) | 30 (1.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 376 (15.1%) | 257 (12.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 953 (38.4%) | 675 (33.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 681 (27.4%) | 674 (33.0%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 332 (13.4%) | 290 (14.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 126 (5.1%) | 114 (5.6%) |
| Total | 2,485 (100.0%) | 2,040 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Wayne County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wayne County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,418 commuters, 31.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (685 commuters, 15.2%), and less than 5 minutes (586 commuters, 13.0%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 586 | 13.0% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,418 | 31.5% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 545 | 12.1% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 685 | 15.2% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 464 | 10.3% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 116 | 2.6% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 311 | 6.9% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 82 | 1.8% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 72 | 1.6% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 23 | 0.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 95 | 2.1% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 99 | 2.2% |
Commute Time by Sex in Wayne County
The most common commute times in Wayne County are 5 to 9 minutes (685 commuters, 29.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (733 commuters, 34.3%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 369 (15.7%) | 217 (10.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 685 (29.1%) | 733 (34.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 298 (12.6%) | 247 (11.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 348 (14.8%) | 337 (15.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 263 (11.2%) | 201 (9.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 76 (3.2%) | 40 (1.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 157 (6.7%) | 154 (7.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 59 (2.5%) | 23 (1.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 33 (1.4%) | 39 (1.8%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 10 (0.4%) | 13 (0.6%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 37 (1.6%) | 58 (2.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 22 (0.9%) | 77 (3.6%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wayne County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Wayne County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (412, 17.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (458, 21.4%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 162 (6.9%) | 12 (0.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 163 (6.9%) | 16 (0.7%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 108 (4.6%) | 221 (10.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 145 (6.1%) | 103 (4.8%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 225 (9.6%) | 51 (2.4%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 403 (17.1%) | 399 (18.6%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 412 (17.5%) | 458 (21.4%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 266 (11.3%) | 183 (8.6%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 48 (2.0%) | 46 (2.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 107 (4.5%) | 66 (3.1%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 104 (4.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 23 (1.0%) | 101 (4.7%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 137 (5.8%) | 222 (10.4%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 158 (6.7%) | 157 (7.3%) |
| Total | 2,357 (100.0%) | 2,139 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Wayne County
Occupancy by Ownership in Wayne County
Of the total 3,731 dwellings in Wayne County, owner-occupied units account for 2,564 (68.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,167 (31.3%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 2,564 | 68.7% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,167 | 31.3% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,731 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Wayne County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,198 | 32.1% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,538 | 41.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 383 | 10.3% |
| 4+ Person Household | 612 | 16.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,731 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wayne County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 690 (57.6%) | 508 (42.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,095 (71.2%) | 443 (28.8%) |
| 3-Person Household | 291 (76.0%) | 92 (24.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 488 (79.7%) | 124 (20.3%) |
| Total Housing Units | 2,564 (68.7%) | 1,167 (31.3%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wayne County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 32 (23.7%) | 103 (76.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 693 (68.0%) | 326 (32.0%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 951 (65.0%) | 511 (34.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 888 (79.6%) | 227 (20.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wayne County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 955 | 25.6% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 476 | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 583 | 15.6% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 617 | 16.5% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 566 | 15.2% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 333 | 8.9% |
| 85 Years and Over | 201 | 5.4% |
| Total | 3,731 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Wayne County
Median Income by Occupancy in Wayne County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 2,564 (68.7%) | $80,982 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,167 (31.3%) | $23,496 |
| Average | 3,731 (100.0%) | $64,951 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wayne County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 7 (0.3%) | 5 (0.4%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 (0.1%) | 177 (15.2%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 137 (5.3%) | 294 (25.2%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 10 (0.4%) | 72 (6.2%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 131 (5.1%) | 74 (6.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 88 (3.4%) | 59 (5.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 227 (8.8%) | 140 (12.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 563 (22.0%) | 233 (20.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 366 (14.3%) | 77 (6.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 583 (22.7%) | 28 (2.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 450 (17.5%) | 8 (0.7%) |
| Total | 2,564 (100.0%) | 1,167 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wayne County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 133 (5.2%) | 131 (11.2%) |
| $300 to $499 | 303 (11.8%) | 93 (8.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 502 (19.6%) | 382 (32.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 320 (12.5%) | 152 (13.0%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 791 (30.8%) | 233 (20.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 275 (10.7%) | 22 (1.9%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 114 (4.4%) | 11 (0.9%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 17 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 109 (4.3%) | 45 (3.9%) |
| Total | 2,564 (100.0%) | 1,167 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Wayne County
Housing Structures in Wayne County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 2,832 | 75.9% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 238 | 6.4% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 107 | 2.9% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 99 | 2.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 246 | 6.6% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 158 | 4.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 51 | 1.4% |
| Total | 3,731 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wayne County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 2,358 (83.3%) | 474 (16.7%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 175 (73.5%) | 63 (26.5%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 107 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 99 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 246 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 158 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 31 (60.8%) | 20 (39.2%) |
| Total | 2,564 (68.7%) | 1,167 (31.3%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wayne County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 70 (6.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 18 (0.7%) | 192 (16.5%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 470 (18.3%) | 623 (53.4%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 849 (33.1%) | 215 (18.4%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,227 (47.8%) | 67 (5.7%) |
| Total | 2,564 (100.0%) | 1,167 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wayne County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 1,232 (48.0%) | 542 (46.4%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 495 (19.3%) | 121 (10.4%) |
| Electricity | 470 (18.3%) | 453 (38.8%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 288 (11.2%) | 27 (2.3%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 79 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (2.1%) |
| Total | 2,564 (100.0%) | 1,167 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Wayne County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 68 (2.6%) | 115 (9.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 565 (22.0%) | 403 (34.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 722 (28.2%) | 452 (38.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,209 (47.1%) | 197 (16.9%) |
| Total | 2,564 (100.0%) | 1,167 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Wayne County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wayne County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,143 | 1,421 |
| Median Property Value | $171,800 | $177,600 |
| Median Household Income | $68,491 | $309 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $579 | $70 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,072 | $7 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wayne County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 101 (8.8%) | 10 (0.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 175 (15.3%) | 153 (10.8%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 652 (57.0%) | 1,041 (73.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 168 (14.7%) | 142 (10.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 8 (0.7%) | 43 (3.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (1.1%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 39 (3.4%) | 16 (1.1%) |
| Total | 1,143 (100.0%) | 1,421 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wayne County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 8 (0.7%) | 15 (1.1%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 188 (16.5%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 62 (5.4%) | 90 (6.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 51 (4.5%) | 26 (1.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 348 (30.4%) | 176 (12.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 175 (15.3%) | 215 (15.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 170 (14.9%) | 191 (13.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 141 (12.3%) | 413 (29.1%) |
| Total | 1,143 (100.0%) | 1,421 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wayne County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 389 (34.0%) | 100,504 (7,072.8%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 281 (24.6%) | 628 (44.2%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 170 (14.9%) | 382 (26.9%) |
| 4.0x or more | 302 (26.4%) | 238 (16.8%) |
| Total | 1,143 (100.0%) | 1,421 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wayne County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 134 (11.7%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 196 (17.2%) | 12 (0.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 769 (67.3%) | 248 (17.4%) |
| Total | 1,143 (100.0%) | 1,421 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Wayne County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wayne County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 507 (94.6%) | 29 (5.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,656 (95.8%) | 73 (4.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,935 (93.8%) | 128 (6.2%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 743 (92.2%) | 63 (7.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 889 (89.7%) | 102 (10.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 814 (98.2%) | 15 (1.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,118 (98.4%) | 18 (1.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 843 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 730 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 9,235 (95.6%) | 428 (4.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wayne County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 507 (94.6%) | 29 (5.4%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,656 (95.8%) | 73 (4.2%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,935 (93.8%) | 128 (6.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wayne County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,194 (93.5%) | 83 (6.5%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,123 (92.1%) | 96 (7.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,427 (91.8%) | 127 (8.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,161 (99.1%) | 11 (0.9%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,156 (99.7%) | 11 (0.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wayne County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 88 (16.4%) | 453 (84.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 319 (18.4%) | 1,470 (85.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 114 (5.5%) | 1,884 (91.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 90 (11.2%) | 692 (85.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 47 (4.7%) | 855 (86.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 45 (5.4%) | 771 (93.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 296 (26.1%) | 867 (76.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 795 (94.3%) | 539 (63.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 728 (99.7%) | 389 (53.3%) |
| Total | 2,522 (26.1%) | 7,920 (82.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wayne County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 167 (22.4%) | 5 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 146 (8.9%) | 96 (5.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 237 (15.9%) | 267 (18.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 156 (35.9%) | 38 (9.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 160 (52.6%) | 224 (52.6%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wayne County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 20 (1.2%) | 11 (0.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 61 (4.1%) | 27 (1.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 81 (18.7%) | 14 (3.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 89 (29.3%) | 109 (25.6%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 61 (4.1%) | 111 (7.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 10 (2.3%) | 12 (2.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 42 (13.8%) | 11 (2.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 164 (22.0%) | 5 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 96 (5.9%) | 65 (4.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 88 (5.9%) | 52 (3.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 13 (3.0%) | 2 (0.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 12 (4.0%) | 87 (20.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 30 (1.8%) | 13 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 122 (8.2%) | 135 (9.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 84 (19.4%) | 12 (2.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 96 (31.6%) | 165 (38.7%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 11 (0.7%) | 6 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 27 (1.8%) | 93 (6.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 20 (6.6%) | 58 (13.6%) |
Technology Access in Wayne County
Computing Device Access in Wayne County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 2,992 | 80.2% |
| Smartphone | 3,147 | 84.4% |
| Tablet | 2,181 | 58.5% |
| No Computing Device | 371 | 9.9% |
| Total | 3,731 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Wayne County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 3 | 0.1% |
| Broadband Home | 2,421 | 64.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 386 | 10.3% |
| Satellite Internet | 520 | 13.9% |
| No Internet | 527 | 14.1% |
| Total | 3,731 | 100.0% |
Wayne County Summary
Wayne County is located in the northeastern corner of Nebraska, and is bordered by Cedar, Dixon, Dakota, and Thurston counties. It is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was named after General Anthony Wayne, a Revolutionary War hero. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,595.
Geography
Wayne County is located in the northeastern corner of Nebraska, and is bordered by Cedar, Dixon, Dakota, and Thurston counties. It is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 575 square miles is land and 1.2 square miles (0.2%) is water. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is drained by the Elkhorn River and its tributaries.
The county is home to several state parks and recreation areas, including Ponca State Park, Niobrara State Park, and Fort Atkinson State Historical Park.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 9,595 people, 3,845 households, and 2,619 families residing in the county. The population density was 16.7 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 3,845 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age in the county was 40.3 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the county was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
Economy
The economy of Wayne County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, as well as smaller family-owned operations. The main crops grown in the county are corn, soybeans, and wheat. Livestock production is also important, with cattle, hogs, and sheep being raised in the area.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large meatpacking plant and a plastics factory. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with several state parks and recreation areas located in the county.
The median household income in the county was $45,845 in 2019, and the median family income was $54,845. The per capita income was $22,845. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Conclusion
Wayne County is located in the northeastern corner of Nebraska, and is bordered by Cedar, Dixon, Dakota, and Thurston counties. It is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,595. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 575 square miles is land and 1.2 square miles (0.2%) is water. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is drained by the Elkhorn River and its tributaries.
The economy of Wayne County is largely based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the main crops grown in the county. Livestock production is also important, with cattle, hogs, and sheep being raised in the area. Manufacturing and tourism are also important parts of the economy. The median household income in the county was $45,845 in 2019, and the median family income was $54,845. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Wayne County?
Total Population of Wayne County is 9,701.
What is the Total Male Population of Wayne County?
Total Male Population of Wayne County is 4,867.
What is the Total Female Population of Wayne County?
Total Female Population of Wayne County is 4,834.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wayne County?
There are 100.68 Males per 100 Females in Wayne County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wayne County?
There are 99.32 Females per 100 Males in Wayne County.
What is the Median Population Age in Wayne County?
Median Population Age in Wayne County is 31.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wayne County
Average Family Size in Wayne County is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wayne County
Average Household Size in Wayne County is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wayne County?
Per Capita income in Wayne County is $29,985.
What is the Median Family Income in Wayne County?
Median Family Income in Wayne County is $81,391.
What is the Median Household income in Wayne County?
Median Household Income in Wayne County is $64,951.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wayne County?
Income or Wage Gap in Wayne County is 44.2%.
Women in Wayne County earn 55.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Wayne County?
Family Income Deficit in Wayne County is $7,918.
Families that are below poverty line in Wayne County earn $7,918 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wayne County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wayne County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wayne County?
There are 5,545 People in the Labor Forcein in Wayne County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wayne County?
68.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Wayne County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wayne County?
Unemployment Rate in Wayne County is 3.4%.