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Wilber, NE


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Wilber, Nebraska

Wilber, Nebraska, in Saline county, is 27 miles SW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 75 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 1,761.

The People and Families of Wilber

In Wilber, about 57% of adults are married.

Wilber boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilber had a median family income of $45,556.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Wilber.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in the city.

Wilber Housing

Wilber has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Wilber, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Wilber Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 8%Wilber Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 13%Wilber Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Wilber, NE

Comparing Wilber 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 Women810
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times84
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime99
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