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Western

Nebraska · 227 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 $35,893. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $50,000. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

227
−21%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
467 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
49.8
+14%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1942302663023381990201020202024Western
2024215
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,893
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$22,939
+42%since 2000
from $16,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
14.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$50,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$519
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
86.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
13.7% rent
1.4
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score8.9%(20)
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
79.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.6%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
55.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
8.7%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
51.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
6.8%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Western, Nebraska?

Western, Nebraska has about 227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Western, Nebraska?

The typical household in Western, Nebraska earns about $35,893 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 $50,000, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Western, Nebraska?

About 1.3% 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 14.6% 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 27 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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