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Nebraska · 229 residents (2025 est.) · 0.486 sq mi
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Western has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
−25%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
442 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+15%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:229 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1942302663023381990201020202024Western
2024215
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,660
+127%since 2000
from $16,175 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−1%since 2010
from 0.336 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+22%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(8)
Diversity Score28.3%(61)
Diversity Score
28
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Western, Nebraska?

Western, Nebraska has about 215 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Western, Nebraska?

The typical household in Western, Nebraska earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Western, Nebraska expensive?

In Western, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Western, Nebraska?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Western, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Western, Nebraska?

About 5.1% of people in Western, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Western, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Western, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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