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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hershey

Nebraska · 572 residents · 0.763 sq mi
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Hershey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,875. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $63,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

572
Unchangedsince 1990
from 570 in 1990
1990 – 2025
750 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 747 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+7%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5385896406907411990201020202024Hershey
2024724
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,875
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,547 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,791
+63%since 1990
from $9,670 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$498
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
76.3%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
23.7% rent
1.7
+7%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(125)
Asian0.9%(5)
Diversity Score50%(285)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(511)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(55)
Asian0.5%(3)
Diversity Score23.4%(134)
23
−53%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.3%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−26%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hershey, Nebraska?

Hershey, Nebraska has about 572 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hershey, Nebraska?

The typical household in Hershey, Nebraska earns about $36,875 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 $63,000, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Hershey, Nebraska?

About 15.5% 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 9.9% 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 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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