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Hershey, NE


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Hershey, Nebraska

Hershey, Nebraska, in Lincoln county, is 198 miles E of Cheyenne, Wyoming (center to center) and 224 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. About 572 people people live in Hershey.

The People and Families of Hershey

In Hershey, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hershey had a median family income of $43,000.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($1,250) in Hershey than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Hershey Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Hershey, about 82% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages.

Commuting

In Hershey, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Hershey enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Hershey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Hershey Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Hershey Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hershey, NE

Comparing Hershey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity79
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men41
Senior Citizens42
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income67
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times95
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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