Western Nebraska Panhandle

Surrounded by Wyoming, Colorado, and South Dakota, the Western Nebraska Panhandle boasts abundant natural beauty. Though agriculture is the backbone of this area, our industry strengths include manufacturing, transportation and logistics, bio-medical, energy, education, and recreation.

Population

Total Population

43,469

Population
Growth Rate

-0.32%

Median Age

42

Diversity Index

58.000

Housing & Income

Households

17,923

Total Housing Units

20,592


Owner Occupied

12,583

Renter Occupied

5,340

Vacant

2,669

Median Home Value

$164,423


Average Home Value

$190,071

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.30%

Income Projection

Median Household

$57,024 $63,285


Average Household

$77,876 $86,653


Per Capita

$32,150 $36,018

Workforce

Total Businesses

2,239

Total Employed

23,598

Workers 16+

20,675

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

205

Employed

5,580

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

273

Employed

2,769

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

74

Employed

2,285

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

69

Employed

2,022

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

145

Employed

1,642

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

173

Employed

1,489

Some
High School

1,656

Graduated
High School

7,831

Associates
Degree

3,237

Bachelor's
Degree

5,197

Graduate
Degree

2,334

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

18,757

Non-Resident Commuters

1,414

Drive Alone

16,715

Carpooled

2,102

Public

11

Work At Home

1,214