Wauneta, NE Demographics

A map of Wauneta's Population by Race

Wauneta, Nebraska had a population of 549 in 2020. It was 89.3% White, 0.7% Black, 0.5% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wauneta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Wauneta is the 187th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Wauneta's White Population

490 residents of Wauneta identify as White, or 89.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Wauneta larger than the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Wauneta is ranked #369 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wauneta is more White than neighboring Hamlet (88.9% White), Imperial (77.2% White), and Max (84% White). Wauneta is less White than neighboring Enders (91.9% White), and Palisade (95.9% White).

Wauneta's Black Population

4 residents of Wauneta identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wauneta roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Wauneta is ranked #102 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wauneta is more Black than neighboring Hamlet (0% Black), Enders (0% Black), Palisade (0% Black), and Imperial (0.3% Black). Wauneta is less Black than neighboring Max (2% Black).

Wauneta's Asian Population

3 residents of Wauneta identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wauneta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Wauneta is ranked #125 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wauneta is more Asian than neighboring Hamlet (0% Asian), Enders (0% Asian), Palisade (0% Asian), Imperial (0.1% Asian), and Max (0% Asian).

Wauneta's Hispanic Population

43 residents of Wauneta identify as Hispanic, or 7.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wauneta roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Wauneta is ranked #135 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wauneta is more Hispanic than neighboring Hamlet (7.4% Hispanic), Enders (0% Hispanic), Palisade (1.4% Hispanic), and Max (6% Hispanic). Wauneta is less Hispanic than neighboring Imperial (20% Hispanic).

Wauneta's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Wauneta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wauneta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Wauneta is ranked #333 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wauneta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hamlet (0% Native American/Other), Enders (0% Native American/Other), Palisade (0% Native American/Other), and Imperial (0.1% Native American/Other). Wauneta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Max (6% Native American/Other).

Wauneta's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Wauneta identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wauneta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Wauneta is ranked #451 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wauneta is less Multiracial than neighboring Hamlet (3.7% Multiracial), Enders (8.1% Multiracial), Palisade (2.7% Multiracial), Imperial (2.2% Multiracial), and Max (2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.