Wayne County, Nebraska

The median household income in Wayne County, Nebraska is $67,687, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Wayne County is $31,864, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $67,687.

Wayne County's median household income of $67,687 is higher than the Nebraska state average of $66,880. The per capita income is $31,864, compared to the state average of $36,101.

The per capita income in Wayne County, Nebraska is $31,864, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Wayne County's median household income of $67,687 is higher than the Nebraska average of $66,880. This difference of $807 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Wayne County ranks #39 out of 93 counties in Nebraska by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $67,687 and per capita income of $31,864, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.