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The Village of Western had a population of 226 as of July 1, 2025.
The primary coordinate point for Western is located at latitude 40.3936 and longitude -97.1981 in Saline County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Western encompass a land area of 0.49 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Saline County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Village of Western has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Western is located within South Fork Election Precinct, a minor civil division (MCD) of Saline County.
| POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 226 (100%) | 
| Population in Households | 226 (100.0%) | 
| Population in Families | 170 (75.2%) | 
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 | 
| Population Density | 465 | 
| Diversity Index2 | 21 | 
| INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $63,706 | 
| Average Household Income | $70,243 | 
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 12% | 
| Per Capita Income | $35,122 | 
| Wealth Index5 | 56 | 
| Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Moderate (55.3) | 
| HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 126 (100%) | 
| Owner Occupied HU | 100 (79.4%) | 
| Renter Occupied HU | 13 (10.3%) | 
| Vacant Housing Units | 13 (10.3%) | 
| Median Home Value | $122,500 | 
| Average Home Value | $306,975 | 
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 178 | 
| HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 113 | 
| Average Household Size | 2.00 | 
| Family Households | 65 | 
| Average Family Size | 3.00 | 
| GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2020-2025 | 2025-2030 | 
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.08% | -0.36% | 
| Households | -0.66% | -0.36% | 
| Families | 2.63% | |
| Median Household Income | 0.51% | |
| Per Capita Income | 0.60% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | 0.00% | 
The table below compares Western to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Nebraska by rank and percentile using July 1, 2025 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile | 
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 322 | 46th | 
| Population Density | # 400 | 33rd | 
| Median Household Income | # 466 | 22nd | 
| Housing Affordability Index | # 541 | 91st | 
| Per Capita Income | # 461 | 22nd | 
| Diversity Index | # 257 | 57th | 
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
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