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Thurston

Nebraska · 132 residents · 0.283 sq mi
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Thurston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $36,700. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
132
+6%since 2000
from 125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
466 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.4
−12%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
78931081221371990201020202024Thurston
2024100
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,583
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,388
+110%since 2000
from $12,547 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.265
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
−47%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(132)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+96%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.8%
−58.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thurston, Nebraska?

Thurston, Nebraska has about 132 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thurston, Nebraska?

The typical household in Thurston, Nebraska earns about $54,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thurston, Nebraska expensive?

In Thurston, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $36,700, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Thurston, Nebraska?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Thurston, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thurston, Nebraska?

About 7.1% of people in Thurston, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thurston, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Thurston, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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