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Deshler

Nebraska · 747 residents · 0.508 sq mi
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Deshler has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,859. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 132 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $50,200. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
747
−15%since 2000
from 879 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,470 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+6%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5916817718619511990201020202024Deshler
2024729
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,859
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,294
+28%since 2000
from $15,844 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−46.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+10%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(738)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score2.7%(20)
Diversity Score
3
−44%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.9 min
−15%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deshler, Nebraska?

Deshler, Nebraska has about 747 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deshler, Nebraska?

The typical household in Deshler, Nebraska earns about $45,859 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 $50,200, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Deshler, Nebraska?

About 20.7% 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 8.0% 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 134 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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