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Wolbach

Nebraska · 224 residents · 0.686 sq mi
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Wolbach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 21% 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 $47,900. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
224
−22%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
327 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+30%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1972242522803071990201020202024Wolbach
2024283
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,482
+119%since 2000
from $13,472 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food10.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+14%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(6)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other2.5%(6)
Diversity Score14.4%(32)
Diversity Score
14
+178%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolbach, Nebraska?

Wolbach, Nebraska has about 224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wolbach, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wolbach, Nebraska earns about $46,250 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 $47,900, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Wolbach, Nebraska?

About 20.9% 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 16.4% 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 74 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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