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Wilber, Nebraska
Wilber, city, in Saline County, Nebraska. Wilber had 1,978 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,937 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,936 (±279). GEOID 3152960.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,978
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,937 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,936 ±279
Median household income
$84,712
±$9,031 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$185,700
±$27,013 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$805
±$451 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
Where is Wilber and what county is it in?
Wilber is a city in Saline County, Nebraska. It covers 0.9 square miles of land, 2,186 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wilber, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,978 people lived in Wilber on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Nebraska (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,937 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,936 (±279).
| Measure | Wilber | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,936 ±279 | 14,650 | no clear change |
| Households | 682 ±99 | 5,143 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.67 ±0.32 | 2.73 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 727 ±102 | 5,799 | no clear change |
Wilber's population since 2000
From 1,761 in 2000 to 1,978 in 2025: up 12.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wilber as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wilber?
The median resident of Wilber is 34.4 years old; 29.5% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.5%. 16.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wilber | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 ±6.9 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.5% ±5.4 pts | 26.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8% ±3.3 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 55.1% ±4.1 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.5% ±10.8 pts | 29.5% | +17.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.0% ±10.3 pts | 64.8% | −17.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.5% ±8.7 pts | 17.1% | +10.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.0% ±10.2 pts | 28.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±2.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 7.1% ±2.7 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8% ±2.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.5% ±10.0 pts | 82.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.8% ±5.7 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0% ±1.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.2% ±8.1 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wilber earn?
Half of Wilber's 682 households earn less than $84,712 a year (±$9,031), against $79,910 in Saline County and $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,259 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $20,453 after inflation.
| Measure | Wilber | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,712 ±$9,031 | $79,910 | +$20,453 |
| Mean household income | $101,672 ±$16,680 | $94,556 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,646 ±$7,547 | $33,639 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.6% ±6.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.5% ±14.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8% ±4.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% ±4.0 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.2% ±6.5 pts | 84.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wilber?
Owners occupy 67.0% of Wilber's occupied homes and renters 33.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $185,700 by its owner (±$27,013). The median renter pays $805 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Wilber | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $185,700 ±$27,013 | $197,400 | +$39,247 |
| Median gross rent | $805 ±$451 | $914 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.1% ±13.5 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,459 ±$82 | $1,676 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.0% ±9.7 pts | 75.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.0% ±9.7 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Housing units | 727 ±102 | 5,799 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.0% ±6.1 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% ±4.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.1% ±7.8 pts | 31.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.2% ±5.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wilber building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Wilber in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 5.3 across Nebraska.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wilber work and get to work?
84.4% of Wilber's workers drive alone and 4.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes.
| Measure | Wilber | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.4% ±5.0 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.4% ±5.8 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9% ±5.1 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8% ±2.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min ±3.1 | 21.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wilber?
No census tract lies mostly in Wilber; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9609Saline County | 2,839 | $82,539 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wilber) · Census block assignment files
How does Wilber compare with other places in Nebraska?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wilber is the 7,718th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 60th-most populous of 528 in Nebraska.
Wilber ranks 31st of 136 places in Nebraska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 60th | 528 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 66th | 132 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th | 136 |
| Median household income | 31st | 136 |
| Per capita income | 44th | 136 |
| Median home value | 56th | 135 |
| Median gross rent | 87th | 129 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 99th | 135 |
| Median age | 109th | 136 |
| Owner-occupied share | 95th | 135 |
| Work from home | 65th | 84 |
| Travel time to work | 68th | 135 |
Wilber's figures with every place in Nebraska (CSV)
Every place in Nebraska, sortable · Compare Wilber with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wilber?
19 of the 57 figures for Wilber on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wilber are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Wilber.