Western is a village located in Saline County Nebraska. Western has a 2024 population of 220. Western is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -3.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 228 in 2020.
The average household income in Western is $56,530 with a poverty rate of 10.34%. The median age in Western is 41.3 years: 41.9 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Western was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 220 | 94.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 5.17% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 102 | 2.27 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 49 | 1.06 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Married | 39 | 3.67 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Female | 11 | 2.73 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 3 | 2.33 | 100 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
85.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 8.59% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 10.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20 | 12.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 3.07% |
| High School Graduate | 66 | 40.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 38 | 23.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 143 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,083 | $0 | $31,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,844 | $28,750 | $17,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,500 | $27,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,333 | $41,563 | $31,875 |
| Some College | $41,944 | $42,500 | $38,750 |
$40,333
Average Earnings
$41,563
Average Male
$31,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.22% of Western residents speak only English, while 1.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 24 | 11.06% |
10.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.8%
Male Poverty Rate
7.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Western is White, with 11.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Western is White, with 11.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.06% |
| High School | 18.18% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 8.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,750 | $68,723 |
| Households | $46,667 | $56,530 |
| Married Families | $80,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $38,831 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 4.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.38%
Born in Western
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Western residents were born in the United States, with 66.38% having been born in Nebraska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 210 | -2 | -0.94% |
| 2028 | 212 | -2 | -0.93% |
| 2027 | 214 | -2 | -0.93% |
| 2026 | 216 | -2 | -0.92% |
| 2025 | 218 | -2 | -0.91% |
| 2024 | 220 | -2 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 222 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 223 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 224 | -4 | -1.75% |
| 2020 | 228 | -4 | -1.72% |
| 2019 | 232 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 233 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 234 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 235 | -2 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 237 | 1 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 236 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 235 | 0 | 0% |