Wayne County, Nebraska
Wayne County: county in Nebraska, United States
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Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,595 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,492 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wayne. The county was created 159 years ago in 1866.
County Snapshot
Wayne County at a glance
Wayne County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Nebraska counties
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WaynePopulation 5,758
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Quick Facts about Wayne County
| Population | 9,492 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County |
| Area | 443 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.09% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.91% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.2093,-97.1193 |
| Named for | Anthony Wayne |
| Capital | Wayne |
| Establishment | January 01, 1867 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:27:43 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wayne County is located at 42°12'33"N 97°7'9"W (42.2092900, -97.1192600). It has 7 neighbors: Cedar County, Cuming County, Dixon County, Madison County, Pierce County, Stanton County and Thurston County.
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The largest city of Wayne County is Wayne with a population of 5,758. Other cities include, Winside population 403, Hoskins population 301, Carroll population 212 and Sholes population 20. See all Wayne County cities & populated places.
Wayne County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 5,758 | Town in Wayne County, West Virginia |
| Winside | 403 | Human settlement in Wayne County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Hoskins | 301 | Village in Wayne County, Nebraska, United States |
| Carroll | 212 | Village in Wayne County, Nebraska, United States |
| Sholes | 20 | US village |
Official website of Wayne County
Official Website- Wayne
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wayne County decreased by 1.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 9,364 | - | census |
| 2000 | 9,851 | 4.94% | census |
| 2010 | 9,595 | -2.67% | census |
| 2011 | 9,451 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,499 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,441 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,402 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,366 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,379 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,213 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,318 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,385 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,492 | 1.13% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (15)
- Wayne County, Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 1,740,623 people.
- Wayne County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 123,967 people.
- Wayne County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 115,694 people.
- Wayne County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 89,339 people.
- Wayne County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 65,778 people.
- Wayne County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 51,163 people.
- Wayne County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 39,054 people.
- Wayne County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 30,023 people.
- Wayne County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 20,317 people.
- Wayne County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 20,209 people.
- Wayne County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 16,524 people.
- Wayne County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 16,031 people.
- Wayne County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 12,769 people.
- Wayne County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 6,415 people.
- Wayne County, Utah county in south-central Utah, United States with a population of 2,759 people.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |