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Wahoo, NE
City in Saunders County, Nebraska.
Population
4,929
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,682
ZIP codes
0
Wahoo and its ZIP codes
Wahoo at a glance
- Wahoo is about 65 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $89,457 a year, 17% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,600 and median rent is $907 a month.
Local data for Wahoo, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wahoo, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,457
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$243,600
Median rent
$907/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
37.1%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,578), Irish Americans (383), Swedish Americans (229).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saunders County. PPP loans are for Wahoo.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,910
6,040 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,982
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $7,240 per person
How people get to work
Wahoo, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wahoo, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
714
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
364
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wahoo, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Wahoo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColonVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| MalmoVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| IthacaVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| WestonVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| MeadVillage | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| PragueVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| CerescoVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Cedar BluffsVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| YutanCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| LesharaVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| MemphisVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| VeniceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| InglewoodVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ValleyCity | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| ValparaisoVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| WannCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wahoo, NE in?
- Wahoo is in Saunders County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Wahoo, NE?
- About 4,929 people live in Wahoo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wahoo?
- Nearby places include Colon (5.2 mi), Malmo (5.8 mi), Ithaca (6.4 mi), Weston (6.5 mi), Mead (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023