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Wayne County, NE: growth, migration and housing
Wayne County has 10,020 residents, up 3.3% since 2020 (+1.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 222 households moved in and 263 moved out (-41 net), while a net $1.7M of income left. Median household income is $66,215, the median home $221,600 and median rent $800 a month.
In Nebraska: 14th of 93 counties for 5-year population growth · 54th of 80 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 56th of 93 counties for median household income · 14th of 93 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Wayne County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon County, NE | 33 | $2.2M |
| Madison County, NE | 23 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wayne County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County, NE | 47 | $2.0M |
| Douglas County, NE | 32 | $1.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.