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Whitney

Nebraska · 57 residents (2025 est.) · 0.158 sq mi
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Whitney has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,458. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. With a median age of 61.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46
−47%since 2000
from 87 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
291 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.0
+55%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:57 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
204673991251990201020202024Whitney
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,458
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,911
+223%since 2000
from $11,107 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
+2%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
91.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
46.5%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+28.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+106%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.0%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 65.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitney, Nebraska?

Whitney, Nebraska has about 46 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitney, Nebraska?

The typical household in Whitney, Nebraska earns about $71,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Whitney, Nebraska?

About 39.5% of adults age 25 and over in Whitney, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitney, Nebraska?

About 6.5% of people in Whitney, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitney, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitney, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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