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Goehner

Nebraska · 177 residents (2025 est.) · 0.17 sq mi
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Goehner is a city of 309 people in Nebraska. 96% of homes are owner-occupied. At a median age of 49.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Since 2000 the city has risen by half, up 123 people. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That puts it in the top 8% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

309
+66%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
177 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,776 / sq mi
+277%since 2009
from 471 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
49.6
+18%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.17 sq mi
Population, 19902024
4111418726033319902000201020202024Goehner
2024309
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(17)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(21)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141%(3)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.9%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(16)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.3%(41)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.6%(42)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.4%(23)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.1%(28)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.5%(48)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410%(31)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over10.7%(33)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$96,767
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$46,347
+134%since 2000
from $19,782 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
+61.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.289
+22%since 2010
from 0.237 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$158,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
96.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
3.7% rent
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.29 people
+17%since 2010
from 1.96 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
16.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.6
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(36)
29
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(2)
Ancestry
German35.6%(110)
English7.4%(23)
Swedish6.8%(21)
Czech5.5%(17)
Irish4.2%(13)
Norwegian4.2%(13)
Welsh3.9%(12)
American3.6%(11)
Arab2.6%(8)
Polish2.3%(7)
French1.6%(5)
Belgian1.3%(4)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Italian1%(3)
Dutch0.6%(2)
Scottish0.6%(2)
Danish0.3%(1)
Swiss0.3%(1)
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
7.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
81.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
66.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
9.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
30.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
46.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
15.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
35.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2013
from 3.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
74.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 70.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
78.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
95.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.7%(30)
Married52.9%(73)
Widowed0.7%(1)
Divorced24.6%(34)
Women 15+
Never married37.7%(49)
Married56.9%(74)
Widowed0.8%(1)
Divorced4.6%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2013
from 3.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
51.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
30.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
36.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
12.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
80.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
40.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)2.4%(1)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era14.6%(6)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.4%(1)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 41 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goehner, Nebraska?

Goehner, Nebraska has about 309 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goehner, Nebraska?

The typical household in Goehner, Nebraska earns about $96,767 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goehner, Nebraska expensive?

In Goehner, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $158,100.

How educated are people in Goehner, Nebraska?

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

What is the poverty rate in Goehner, Nebraska?

About 0.6% of people in Goehner, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goehner, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Goehner, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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

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