Wauneta is a village located in Chase County Nebraska. Wauneta has a 2024 population of 513. Wauneta is currently declining at a rate of -1.91% annually and its population has decreased by -7.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 552 in 2020.
The average household income in Wauneta is $55,437 with a poverty rate of 13.45%. The median age in Wauneta is 54.2 years: 54.5 years for males, and 54.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wauneta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 523 | 95.79% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 3.85% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.37% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 243 | 2.17 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 140 | 2.84 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Non Family | 92 | 1.05 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Female | 8 | 2.63 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 3 | 4.33 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 0.96% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 7.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 12.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 3.85% |
| High School Graduate | 137 | 32.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.2% |
| Some College | 169 | 40.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 395 | 386 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,563 | $43,750 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,000 | $36,250 | $24,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,286 | $37,083 | $31,875 |
| Some College | $33,462 | $37,500 | $33,000 |
$34,286
Average Earnings
$37,083
Average Male
$31,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.19% of Wauneta residents speak only English, while 3.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 502 | 68 | 13.55% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 60% |
13.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.55%
Male Poverty Rate
13.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wauneta is Hispanic, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wauneta is White, with 13.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.37% |
| Some College | 9.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.59% |
| Male Employed | 4.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,813 | $71,270 |
| Households | $47,917 | $55,437 |
| Married Families | $63,958 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,125 | $29,408 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.2%
Male Marriage Rate
63.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Korea | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 7.26% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 4.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.1%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.3%
Born in Wauneta
99.63%
Native Born
0.37%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.63% of Wauneta residents were born in the United States, with 53.3% having been born in Nebraska. 0.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 464 | -10 | -2.11% |
| 2028 | 474 | -10 | -2.07% |
| 2027 | 484 | -10 | -2.02% |
| 2026 | 494 | -9 | -1.79% |
| 2025 | 503 | -10 | -1.95% |
| 2024 | 513 | -10 | -1.91% |
| 2023 | 523 | -8 | -1.51% |
| 2022 | 531 | -11 | -2.03% |
| 2021 | 542 | -10 | -1.81% |
| 2020 | 552 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 552 | -5 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 557 | -9 | -1.59% |
| 2017 | 566 | 3 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 563 | -9 | -1.57% |
| 2015 | 572 | -5 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 577 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 576 | -7 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 583 | 5 | 0.87% |
| 2011 | 578 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 577 | 0 | 0% |