Wayne County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Wayne County, Nebraska
Wayne County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
9,844
Median Age
30.0
Male Median
28.9
Female Median
30.8
Wayne County, Nebraska Population Growth

Wayne County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +2.8%%.
+2.8%% Growth
Wayne County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Wayne County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.0 | 9,844 |
| 2023 | 31.6 | 9,786 |
| 2022 | 31.8 | 9,701 |
| 2021 | 32.2 | 9,590 |
| 2020 | 32.2 | 9,388 |
| 2019 | 32.0 | 9,332 |
| 2018 | 31.8 | 9,367 |
| 2017 | 31.7 | 9,409 |
| 2016 | 30.7 | 9,414 |
| 2015 | 30.1 | 9,425 |
| 2014 | 29.6 | 9,488 |
| 2013 | 29.9 | 9,499 |
| 2012 | 29.4 | 9,542 |
| 2011 | 27.7 | 9,530 |
| 2010 | 28.3 | 9,573 |
Wayne County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 15.3% |
| 18–24 | 24.2% |
| 25–34 | 10.3% |
| 35–54 | 17.6% |
| 55–64 | 10.8% |
| 65+ | 16.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Wayne County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 59.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 32.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 26.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Wayne County, Nebraska
The median age in Wayne County, Nebraska is 30.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Wayne County, Nebraska is 9,844.
In Wayne County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Wayne County, Nebraska is aging.