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 2026 the population of Hebron, NE is 1,455. The population is expected to shrink to 1,441 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.19%.
The median age of Hebron, NE residents is 51.
The diversity index of Hebron, NE is 21.1, meaning that there is a 21% 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 $84,213 and projected to be $89,894 in 2031. Per capita income is $36,473, projected to be $38,547 in 2031. 1.31% of households – 19 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $880,461 and the average disposable income is $66,106.
There are 698 housing units in Hebron, NE; 445 are owner-occupied, 179 are rented, and 74 are vacant. The average home value is $161,247, with 17 homes built in 2010 or later, and 235 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 146 businesses in Hebron, NE, employing 1,110 workers and pulling from a labor force of 763 age 16 and above. 114 workers commute into Hebron, NE from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
646 residents both live and work in/around Hebron, NE. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 28.48% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.1% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 656 drive alone, 45 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 23 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 39 residents work from home.
391 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 228 have associates degrees, 154 have bachelor’s degrees, and 91 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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