County record · fips 31179 · Nebraska
WayneNE
Republican ×22 since 1940reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Nebraska and national vote
2024 result
R+49.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–35
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/39
62% of its elections
Closest election
1936
D+3.9
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +59.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | +48.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -45.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1940 | -43.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +41.9 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
9,844
College (BA+)
30%
Median income
$66,215
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
38%
Age 65+
17%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Cedar, NE · Cuming, NE · Dixon, NE · Pierce, NE · Stanton, NE · Thurston, NE