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Deshler

Nebraska · 752 residents · 0.508 sq mi
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Deshler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
752
−14%since 2000
from 879 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,480 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
−2%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5916817718619511990201020202024Deshler
2024729
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,772
+63%since 2000
from $15,844 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(685)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.9%(14)
Diversity Score15.7%(118)
Diversity Score
16
+225%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−7%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deshler, Nebraska?

Deshler, Nebraska has about 752 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deshler, Nebraska?

The typical household in Deshler, Nebraska earns about $48,750 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 $65,800, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Deshler, Nebraska?

About 17.4% 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 16.9% 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 129 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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