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Hershey

Nebraska · 617 residents (2025 est.) · 0.763 sq mi
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Hershey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,458. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 18% 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 $172,000. 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 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
724
+27%since 2000
from 572 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
949 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 750 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:617 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5385896406907411990201020202024Hershey
2024724
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,458
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,600
+163%since 2000
from $15,791 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+19%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(511)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(55)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(134)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(595)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(58)
Diversity Score38.6%(279)
Diversity Score
39
+65%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
1.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2017
from 80.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hershey, Nebraska?

Hershey, Nebraska has about 724 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hershey, Nebraska?

The typical household in Hershey, Nebraska earns about $91,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hershey, Nebraska expensive?

In Hershey, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $172,000, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Hershey, Nebraska?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hershey, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hershey, Nebraska?

About 7.0% of people in Hershey, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hershey, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hershey, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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