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Introduction to Wayne, Nebraska
Wayne, Nebraska, in Wayne county, is 36 miles SW of Sioux City, Iowa and 87 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 5,583.
Wayne History
A group of people from Lee County were among the first settlers of Wayne. They had arrived here in 1869 and were joined by another group in 1870. With an extension of a railroad line, the prairie village of Wayne was formally established in the year 1881. Railroad officials originally named the area “Brookdale,” but it later changed to “Wayne” in memory of General Anthony Wayne.
Wayne and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Wayne
Sunnyview Park, Nebraska Street Park and Cunningham Field are popular local recreational spots. The city is also home to a number of churches, including the First Church of Christ, the Praise Assembly of God Church and the First Baptist Church.
Wayne Transportation
Wayne Municipal Airport is the nearest airport.
Wayne Higher Education
Wayne State College is the local institution of higher educational. Others in the neighborhood include the University of South Dakota, Western Iowa Tech Community College, Creighton University, Northeast Community College and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Wayne strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Wayne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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 | Wayne Colleges Wayne colleges and trade schools. |
 | Wayne Hotels & Travel Wayne hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
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