Wauneta
Village in Chase County, Nebraska
Wauneta is a village in Chase County, Nebraska, with 549 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,943 ft (897 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hamlet, 7.6 miles E.
- 549residents (2020 Census)
- 2,943 ftelevation · 897 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 706 / sq mipopulation density
- 69045ZIP code
About Wauneta
Wauneta is a village in Chase County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wauneta had a population of 549. It lies along U.S. Route 6, southeast of the city of Imperial, the county seat of Chase County. Its elevation is 2,942 feet (897 m). Wauneta's ZIP code is 69045.
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Living in Wauneta
- Median household income
- $47,143
- Median home value
- $88,100
- Median rent
- $630/mo
- Median age
- 54.7
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Wauneta had 549 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 549 |
|---|---|
| Density | 706 per sq mi (273 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wauneta at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Chase County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 549 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.78 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,943 ft (897 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4161° N, 101.3721° W |
| ZIP code | 69045 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3151700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wauneta
- Hamlet7.6 mi E
- Enders9.0 mi W
- Palisade14.7 mi E
- Imperial15.5 mi NW
- Hayes Center19.6 mi E
- Stratton19.8 mi SE
- Champion20.0 mi W
- Max20.9 mi S
- Trenton25.2 mi SE
- Benkelman27.0 mi S
- Elsie29.8 mi N
- Culbertson31.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Wauneta
What county is Wauneta in?
Wauneta is in Chase County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Wauneta, NE?
549 people lived in Wauneta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wauneta, NE?
The ZIP code of Wauneta is 69045.
What is the elevation of Wauneta?
2,943 feet (897 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wauneta?
Hamlet (7.6 mi), Enders (9.0 mi), Palisade (14.7 mi), Imperial (15.5 mi), Hayes Center (19.6 mi).
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