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Thurston

Nebraska · 116 residents · 0.283 sq mi
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Thurston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,938. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 3% 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 $77,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116
−7%since 2000
from 125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
410 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+13%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
78931081221371990201020202024Thurston
2024100
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,938
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,267
+109%since 2000
from $12,547 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(103)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(4)
Diversity Score22.9%(27)
Diversity Score
23
+473%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−23.0 ptssince 2011
from 86.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thurston, Nebraska?

Thurston, Nebraska has about 116 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thurston, Nebraska?

The typical household in Thurston, Nebraska earns about $50,938 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Thurston, Nebraska?

About 3.2% 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 11.8% 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 23 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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