Wayne City, Nebraska
As of the census of 2000, there were 5583 people in the city, organized into 1850 households, and 989 families residing in the city. The population density was 2550.9 people per square mile (984.91/kmē), it is the 20th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Nebraska. There were 1963 housing units at an average density of 896.3 per square mile (346.06/kmē). The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.9. In the city Population was distributed with 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% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males. The median age was 22.9 years, the median age of male residents at 23.4 and the median age of female residents at 22.5. The racial makeup of the city was 5379 White, 89 Black or African American, 20 American Indian, 19 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 51 from two or more races and 24 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $27730, it is the 151st lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The median income for a family in the city was $51033, making its Nebraska's 44th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $13984, it is Nebraska's 136th poorest city by per capita income. The median income was $8860, The median income for males was $9933 versus $8072 for females.
In 2000, 2858 pupils and students, of which 1259 are male and 1599 are female, 51.19% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 49 nursery or pri school, 30 kindergarten, 397 elementary school, 252 high school and 2130 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5583 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5583 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5560 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5510 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5437 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5440 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5349 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5371 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5446 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5280 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5296 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 25 | 24 | 49 |
| Kindergarten | 30 | 30 | |
| Elementary school | 179 | 218 | 397 |
| High school | 130 | 122 | 252 |
| College or graduate school | 925 | 1205 | 2130 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne city, Nebraska | $27730 | $51033 | $13984 |
| Wayne County, Nebraska | $32366 | $43840 | $14644 |
| Nebraska, United States | $39250 | $48032 | $19613 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |