The name Hebron means a place of refuge and that is just what you’ll find here in Hebron, the heart and County Seat of Thayer County, Nebraska. Hebron is located at the junction of Highways 81 and 136. You don’t have to drive to take in the view of the vast plains of Nebraska, with the Hebron Municipal Airport you can fly in and out of town with ease. The historic Oregon Trail is just north of the city and the Little Blue River runs through the southern part of town. Lose yourself at the Arrowhead Garden Arboretum. Take your friends and family to sit for a spell at the World's Largest Porch Swing. Visit the Hebron Post Office to view the mural by Miss Eldora Lorenzini as part of the New Deal’s WPA Federal Art Project. The 12 ft. x 4 ft. mural depicts the scene of a corn train that left Hebron on the Rock Island Railroad. Hebron’s vibrant community welcomes you to take in its host of parks, hotels, the Majestic Theater and 9-hole golf course. Come and sit for a spell.
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As of 2025 the population of Hebron, NE is 1,431. The population is expected to shrink to 1,347 by 2030 - a growth rate of -1.20%.
The median age of Hebron, NE residents is 51.
The diversity index of Hebron, NE is 21.8, meaning that there is a 22% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Hebron, NE is $82,518 and projected to be $88,091 in 2030. Per capita income is $35,940, projected to be $38,400 in 2030. 1.61% of households – 23 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $704,586 and the average disposable income is $64,267.
There are 698 housing units in Hebron, NE; 440 are owner-occupied, 182 are rented, and 76 are vacant. The average home value is $157,847, with 6 homes built in 2010 or later, and 280 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 149 businesses in Hebron, NE, employing 1,148 workers and pulling from a labor force of 747 age 16 and above. 60 workers commute into Hebron, NE from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
684 residents both live and work in/around Hebron, NE. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 30.12% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.17% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 648 drive alone, 38 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 17 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 44 residents work from home.
399 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 144 have associates degrees, 153 have bachelor’s degrees, and 78 hold a graduate or professional degree.