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Wisner

Nebraska · 1,239 residents · 1.227 sq mi
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Wisner has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,471. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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

Total population
1,239
−2%since 2000
from 1,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,010 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,035 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
−6%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Wisner
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,471
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,675
+82%since 2000
from $16,268 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+16%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,248)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,096)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(13)
Diversity Score19.3%(239)
Diversity Score
19
+556%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wisner, Nebraska?

Wisner, Nebraska has about 1,239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wisner, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wisner, Nebraska earns about $51,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wisner, Nebraska expensive?

In Wisner, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $104,300, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Wisner, Nebraska?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wisner, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wisner, Nebraska?

About 5.9% of people in Wisner, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wisner, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wisner, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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