Wauneta, Nebraska
Wauneta: Village in the United States
About
Wauneta is a village located in the county of Chase in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 577 and a population density of 230 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 543 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wauneta
| Population : | 543 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Chase County |
| Postal code : | 69045 |
| Area : | 2.51 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,943 feet / 897 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 11:30:29 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 216 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wauneta is located at 40°25'6"N 101°22'17"W (40.4183300, -101.3712800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wauneta decreased by 6.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 577 | - | census |
| 2011 | 578 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 583 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 576 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 577 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 572 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 564 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 567 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 561 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 556 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 543 | -2.39% | estimation process |
Wauneta zip code is 69045.
County name: Chase, County
fips: 31029
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wauneta, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCK | McCook | 101 Norris Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Wauneta
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wauneta Post Office | Wauneta (NE) | 69045 |
