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Wahoo

Nebraska · 4,818 residents · 2.93 sq mi
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Wahoo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,689. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,818
+22%since 2000
from 3,942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,644 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
−2%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Wahoo
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,689
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,104 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,689
+89%since 2000
from $16,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(4,419)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(199)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other1.1%(53)
Diversity Score14.5%(699)
Diversity Score
15
+341%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wahoo, Nebraska?

Wahoo, Nebraska has about 4,818 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wahoo, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wahoo, Nebraska earns about $62,689 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 $157,800, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Wahoo, Nebraska?

About 26.5% 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 5.2% 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 1,137 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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