Economy & Jobs — Western, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,750 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,659 |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 116 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 18.0% |
| Wholesale | 15.7% |
| Agriculture | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Bars | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
