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Hershey

Nebraska · 649 residents · 0.763 sq mi
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Hershey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $123,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
649
+13%since 2000
from 572 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
851 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 750 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+10%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5385896406907411990201020202024Hershey
2024724
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,384
+137%since 2000
from $15,791 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance25.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+21%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(580)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score20.2%(131)
Diversity Score
20
−13%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hershey, Nebraska?

Hershey, Nebraska has about 649 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hershey, Nebraska?

The typical household in Hershey, Nebraska earns about $59,500 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 $123,000, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Hershey, Nebraska?

About 11.4% 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 6.5% 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 79 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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