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Hebron, NE
City in Thayer County, Nebraska.
Population
1,577
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,036
ZIP codes
0
Hebron and its ZIP codes
Hebron at a glance
- Hebron is about 40 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 80th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $65,833 a year, 14% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,100 (42% below Nebraska) and median rent is $772 a month.
Local data for Hebron, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hebron, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,833
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$139,100
Median rent
$772/mo
Homeownership
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
51.7
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (701), Irish Americans (193), French Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Thayer County. PPP loans are for Hebron.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,193
2,208 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,092
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.7M
FY 2026, $12,266 per person
How people get to work
Hebron, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hebron, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
673
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 15°F
31.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hebron, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Hebron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelvidereVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| DeshlerCity | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| GileadVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| CarletonVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| ChesterVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BruningVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| HubbellVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| AlexandriaVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ByronVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| RuskinVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| ReynoldsVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| DavenportVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Narka, KSCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| StrangVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| OakVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Mahaska, KSCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hebron, NE in?
- Hebron is in Thayer County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Hebron, NE?
- About 1,577 people live in Hebron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hebron?
- Nearby places include Belvidere (6.1 mi), Deshler (7.5 mi), Gilead (9.2 mi), Carleton (11 mi), Chester (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023