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Wayne, NE

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Population
6,338
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,454 ft
Median Home Value
$228,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$792/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,702
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in NebraskaPopulation rankingHighest population places in NebraskaNearest larger communityNorfolk, Nebraska26 miles away · 26,677 residents.

About Wayne

Wayne is a city and the county seat of Wayne County, Nebraska, founded in 1881 along the railway. Home to the Wayne State College campus and developed alongside regional agricultural services, the community of approximately 6,121 is served by the Wayne Community Schools district for public primary and secondary education for local students.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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