Total Population
43,469
Population
Growth Rate
-0.32%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
58.000
Regional Profile
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.
Western Nebraska Panhandle
Population
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 Assist
Businesses
205
Employed
5,580
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
273
Employed
2,769
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
74
Employed
2,285
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
69
Employed
2,022
2023 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
145
Employed
1,642
2023 Public Administration
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
