Nebraska

Wayne

9,697
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Wayne

Wayne, Nebraska, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 182. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 9,697.

Its recorded population peaked at 10,566 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 8 percent.

On the ground today, 5 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20209,697
20109,595
20009,851
19909,364
19809,858
197010,400
19609,959
195010,129
19409,880
193010,566
19209,725
191010,397
19009,862
18906,169
1880813
1870182
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Wayne

National Register of Historic Places listings in Wayne, Nebraska.

Wayne United States Post Office
Wayne
Wightman, Dr. W. C., House
Wayne
Wayne County Courthouse
Wayne
Wayne Commercial Historic District
Wayne
Wayne Municipal Auditorium
Wayne

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Frequently asked about Wayne

When does Wayne first appear in the US census?
Wayne, Nebraska first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 182.
What is the population of Wayne?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Wayne had a recorded population of 9,697.
When did Wayne's population peak?
Wayne's recorded population peaked at 10,566 in 1930.
How many historic places are in Wayne?
5 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Wayne, Nebraska.
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