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Goehner

Nebraska · 177 residents (2025 est.) · 0.174 sq mi
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Goehner is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,767. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,100. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% 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

Total population
309
+66%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,776 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 1,069 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+18%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:177 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
411141872603331990201020202024Goehner
2024309
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,767
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
3.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+4%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(36)
Diversity Score29.2%(90)
Diversity Score
29
+2087%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 70.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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