Economy & Jobs — Wayne, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,702 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,294 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,492 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.1% |
| Arts Food | 16.7% |
| Retail | 13.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Fast Food | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Florists | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
