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Wilber

Nebraska · 1,855 residents · 0.886 sq mi
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Wilber has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,855
+5%since 2000
from 1,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,094 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+1%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wilber
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,513 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,954
+15%since 2000
from $18,249 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+6%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,706)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(32)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(116)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,588)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(201)
Asian1.8%(33)
Other1%(18)
Diversity Score31.3%(580)
Diversity Score
31
+377%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilber, Nebraska?

Wilber, Nebraska has about 1,855 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilber, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wilber, Nebraska earns about $52,000 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 $94,900, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Wilber, Nebraska?

About 11.1% 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 7.2% 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 329 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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