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Wymore

Nebraska · 1,377 residents · 1.787 sq mi
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Wymore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,519. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 279 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $46,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,377
−17%since 2000
from 1,656 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
771 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 927 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+5%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Wymore
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,519
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,947 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,493
+75%since 2000
from $13,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,400
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−28%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,587)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(21)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(73)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,272)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(43)
Diversity Score15.1%(208)
Diversity Score
15
+241%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+94%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wymore, Nebraska?

Wymore, Nebraska has about 1,377 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wymore, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wymore, Nebraska earns about $45,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wymore, Nebraska expensive?

In Wymore, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $46,400, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Wymore, Nebraska?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wymore, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wymore, Nebraska?

About 9.3% of people in Wymore, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wymore, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wymore, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 227 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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