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Wahoo

Nebraska · 4,508 residents · 2.93 sq mi
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Wahoo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,867. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $123,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,508
+14%since 2000
from 3,942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,539 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Wahoo
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,867
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,104 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,686
+47%since 2000
from $16,765 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,860)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(33)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(130)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(4,192)
Black0.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(160)
Asian1%(44)
Other1.9%(84)
Diversity Score17.1%(769)
Diversity Score
17
+418%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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
3.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wahoo, Nebraska?

Wahoo, Nebraska has about 4,508 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wahoo, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wahoo, Nebraska earns about $53,867 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wahoo, Nebraska expensive?

In Wahoo, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $123,900, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Wahoo, Nebraska?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wahoo, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wahoo, Nebraska?

About 11.4% of people in Wahoo, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wahoo, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wahoo, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 827 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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