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

43,253

Population
Growth Rate

-0.41%

Median Age

42

Diversity Index

58.600

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

17,836

Total Housing Units

20,529


Owner Occupied

12,131

Renter Occupied

5,705

Vacant

2,693

Median Home Value

$167,386


Average Home Value

$198,397

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.99%

Income Projection

Median Household

$55,828 $61,475


Average Household

$77,380 $88,855


Per Capita

$31,950 $37,023

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

2,314

Total Employed

24,738

Workers 16+

20,647

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

214

Employed

5,695

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

273

Employed

2,736

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

74

Employed

2,689

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

71

Employed

2,093

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

152

Employed

1,732

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

125

Employed

1,531

Some
High School

1,674

Graduated
High School

7,713

Associates
Degree

3,645

Bachelor's
Degree

5,100

Graduate
Degree

2,302

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

18,605

Non-Resident Commuters

1,512

Drive Alone

16,576

Carpooled

2,143

Public

9

Work At Home

1,201

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26