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Whitney

Nebraska · 77 residents · 0.158 sq mi
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Whitney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,750. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $29,000. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
−11%since 2000
from 87 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
487 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.2
+25%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
204673991251990201020202024Whitney
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,279
+56%since 2000
from $11,107 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information45.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance22.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical22.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,000
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$383
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.6%
−54.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−25%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(64)
Black2.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.1%(25)
Diversity Score
32
+471%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+118%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
44.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitney, Nebraska?

Whitney, Nebraska has about 77 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitney, Nebraska?

The typical household in Whitney, Nebraska earns about $30,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitney, Nebraska expensive?

In Whitney, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $29,000, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Whitney, Nebraska?

About 16.1% 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 0.0% 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 48 residents, a change of about 166 percent over that period.

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