Wauneta Village, Nebraska
As of the census of 2000, there were 625 people, 280 households, and 180 families residing in the city. The population density was 817.4 people per square mile (315.6/kmē), making it the 336th most densely populated city in Nebraska. There were 325 housing units at an average density of 427.6 per square mile (165.1/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.11 persons, and the average family size was 2.65 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 34.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males. The median age is 49.6 years, the median age of male residents at 47.1 and the median age of female residents at 51.5. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 601 White, 1 Black or African American, American Indian, 3 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 2 from two or more races and 17 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29813, making it the 314th wealthiest city by median household income among the Nebraska. The median income for a family in the city was $33500, it is the 122nd lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The per capita income for the city was $16385, making its Nebraska's 221st highest city by per capita income. The median income was $15476, The median income for males was $21118 versus $11382 for females.
In 2000, 114 pupils and students, of which 44.74% are male and 55.26% are female, 18.24% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 12.28% nursery or pri school, 5.26% kindergarten, 37.72% elementary school, 35.09% high school and 9.65% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 625 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 625 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 621 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 605 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 604 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 601 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 583 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 570 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 565 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 555 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 546 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Elementary school | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| High school | 24 | 16 | 40 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauneta village, Nebraska | $29813 | $33500 | $16385 |
| Chase County, Nebraska | $32351 | $39225 | $17490 |
| Nebraska, United States | $39250 | $48032 | $19613 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |