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Wahoo, NE


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Wahoo, Nebraska

Wahoo, Nebraska, in Saunders county, is 27 miles N of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 35 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 3,942.

The People and Families of Wahoo

In Wahoo, about 56% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Wahoo if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wahoo had a median family income of $46,094. Wahoo has a large middle class. The city enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wahoo Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Wahoo. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Wahoo, 90% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Wahoo, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Wahoo College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Wahoo Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Wahoo People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Wahoo Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Wahoo, NE

Comparing Wahoo 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
Senior Citizens96
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times95
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime55

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