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Whitney, NE
Village in Dawes County, Nebraska.
Population
46
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
291
ZIP codes
0
Whitney and its ZIP codes
Whitney at a glance
- Whitney is about 11 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dawes County. PPP loans are for Whitney.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,187
3,088 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,452
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74.6M
FY 2026, $9,103 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Whitney, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
583
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 13°F
15.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whitney, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Whitney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrawfordCity | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| ChadronCity | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| Ardmore, SDCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| Oelrichs, SDTown | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| Hay SpringsVillage | 30 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitney, NE in?
- Whitney is in Dawes County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Whitney, NE?
- About 46 people live in Whitney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitney?
- Nearby places include Crawford (10 mi), Chadron (13 mi), Ardmore, SD (26 mi), Oelrichs, SD (28 mi), Hay Springs (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023