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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilber

Nebraska · 1,761 residents · 0.886 sq mi
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Wilber has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,513. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $62,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,761
+15%since 1990
from 1,526 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,988 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 1,722 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
−13%since 1990
from 43.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wilber
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,513
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,290 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,249
+80%since 1990
from $10,112 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$455
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
72.8%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
27.2% rent
1.7
−4%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,492)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian1.3%(20)
Diversity Score8.7%(132)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,706)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(32)
Asian0.9%(15)
Diversity Score6.6%(116)
7
−24%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.4%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−1%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilber, Nebraska?

Wilber, Nebraska has about 1,761 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilber, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wilber, Nebraska earns about $36,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilber, Nebraska expensive?

In Wilber, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $62,600, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Wilber, Nebraska?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wilber, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilber, Nebraska?

About 7.6% of people in Wilber, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilber, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilber, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 235 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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