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Wilber, NE
City in Saline County, Nebraska.
Population
1,936
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,186
ZIP codes
0
Wilber and its ZIP codes
Wilber at a glance
- Wilber is about 85 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 67th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $84,712, 11% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,700 (22% below Nebraska) and median rent is $805 a month.
Local data for Wilber, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilber, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,712
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$185,700
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (568), Salvadoran Americans (184), Mexican Americans (121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Wilber.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,884
6,630 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.1M
FY 2026, $6,232 per person
How people get to work
Wilber, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilber, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
665
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
47
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
31.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilber, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Wilber
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClatoniaVillage | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| De WittVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| KramerCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| SwantonVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| CreteCity | 9.8 mi | 4 |
| HallamVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| PlymouthVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| CortlandVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| WesternVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| DorchesterVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| PickrellVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| SpragueVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| MartellCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BeatriceCity | 18 mi | 9.5 |
| DentonVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilber, NE in?
- Wilber is in Saline County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Wilber, NE?
- About 1,936 people live in Wilber, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilber?
- Nearby places include Clatonia (6 mi), De Witt (6.5 mi), Kramer (8.8 mi), Swanton (9.5 mi), Crete (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023