Total Population
43,553
Population
Growth Rate
-0.29%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
56.600
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
17,896
Total Housing Units
20,593
Owner Occupied
12,498
Renter Occupied
5,398
Vacant
2,697
Median Home Value
$162,105
Average Home Value
$196,715
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.65%
Income Projection
Median Household
$56,731 $66,168
Average Household
$77,897 $88,652
Per Capita
$32,047 $36,527
Workforce
Total Businesses
2,377
Total Employed
23,176
Workers 16+
20,393
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
212
Employed
5,617
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
328
Employed
2,682
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
73
Employed
2,110
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
79
Employed
2,081
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
151
Employed
1,691
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
123
Employed
1,478
Some
High School
1,777
Graduated
High School
7,802
Associates
Degree
3,745
Bachelor's
Degree
5,169
Graduate
Degree
2,309
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
18,551
Non-Resident Commuters
1,349
Drive Alone
16,488
Carpooled
2,207
Public
26
Work At Home
1,065
