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68062

Thurston, NE

Total Population
320
Median Household Income
$83,750
Median Home Value
$159,400
Median Rent
$694

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$83,750
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$159,400
100.3% above state median
Rent
$694
100% above state median
Median Age
42.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Thurston, NE

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.5%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 67% family households.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$83,750
+11.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-34,965,714
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.69 people

Total Households
119
Family Households
67.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Mining
26.6%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
26.6%
#3 Industry
Education
15.8%
Total Employed Residents:158

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
15.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
10.9%
20 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:184
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (10.9% work from home)
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.5%
195 employed
Labor Force
198
3 unemployed
Median Age
42.4 years
Per Capita Income
$48,201
Poverty Rate
8.8%

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