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Wolbach

Nebraska · 237 residents (2025 est.) · 0.686 sq mi
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Wolbach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $67,300. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
283
−1%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
413 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+5%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:237 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1972242522803071990201020202024Wolbach
2024283
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,321
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,536 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,942
+107%since 2000
from $13,472 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
+14%since 2010
from 0.310 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+42%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score14.2%(40)
Diversity Score
14
+174%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% 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
4.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+28.8 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolbach, Nebraska?

Wolbach, Nebraska has about 283 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wolbach, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wolbach, Nebraska earns about $52,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolbach, Nebraska expensive?

In Wolbach, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $67,300, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Wolbach, Nebraska?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wolbach, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolbach, Nebraska?

About 24.0% of people in Wolbach, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolbach, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolbach, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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