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Deshler

Nebraska · 739 residents (2025 est.) · 0.508 sq mi
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Deshler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,188. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 150 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $102,300. Households here earn about 25% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
729
−17%since 2000
from 879 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,435 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
−17%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:739 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5916817718619511990201020202024Deshler
2024729
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,188
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,221
+97%since 2000
from $15,844 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
+25%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+79%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(849)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(633)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(43)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other6.9%(50)
Diversity Score29.7%(217)
Diversity Score
30
+517%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deshler, Nebraska?

Deshler, Nebraska has about 729 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deshler, Nebraska?

The typical household in Deshler, Nebraska earns about $57,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deshler, Nebraska expensive?

In Deshler, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $102,300, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Deshler, Nebraska?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Deshler, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deshler, Nebraska?

About 12.8% of people in Deshler, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deshler, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Deshler, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 152 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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