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Hershey, NE
Village in Lincoln County, Nebraska.
Population
724
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
949
ZIP codes
0
Hershey and its ZIP codes
Hershey at a glance
- Hershey is about 37 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,458 a year, 20% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,000 (28% below Nebraska) and median rent is $783 a month.
Local data for Hershey, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hershey, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,458
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$172,000
Median rent
$783/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (171), Mexican Americans (71), Polish Americans (66).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Hershey.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,633
15,243 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$290M
FY 2026, $8,359 per person
How people get to work
Hershey, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hershey, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,766
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
122
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
19.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hershey, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Hershey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SutherlandVillage | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| North PlatteCity | 13 mi | 17.1 |
| SarbenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| PaxtonVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| WallaceVillage | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| MaxwellVillage | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| TryonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.2 |
| ElsieVillage | 30 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hershey, NE in?
- Hershey is in Lincoln County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Hershey, NE?
- About 724 people live in Hershey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hershey?
- Nearby places include Sutherland (6.7 mi), North Platte (13 mi), Sarben (16 mi), Paxton (19 mi), Wallace (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023