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Western

Nebraska · 235 residents · 0.486 sq mi
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Western has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,667. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,300. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

235
−18%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
484 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
50.5
+15%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1942302663023381990201020202024Western
2024215
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,667
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$17,814
+10%since 2000
from $16,175 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
20.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$39,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$917
+163%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
34.2%
−54.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
18.0% rent
26.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
6.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.0%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.1
+1%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(11)
Asian1.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.2%(33)
14
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
75.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
12.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
6.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
18.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
49.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Western, Nebraska?

Western, Nebraska has about 235 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Western, Nebraska?

The typical household in Western, Nebraska earns about $36,667 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 $39,300, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Western, Nebraska?

About 8.3% 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 20.7% 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 19 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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