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Deshler, NE

Deshler: A Historic Railroad Community  in Thayer County, Nebraska

Escape to the warm inviting community of Deshler, a city in Thayer County, situated  in the heart of farm country in the far southern region of Nebraska along the Kansas border where cattle, grain sorghum and wheat are produced and raised.  Outdoor enthusiasts find wonderful hunting opportunities for pheasant, quail, deer and other small game as well as fishing for catfish in the nearby Little Blue River.  Thriving businesses offer vast opportunities. Consider that for five generations, the Cooper family has emphasized the value of working together to assess and respond to the needs of their customers at Midwest Bank in Deshler, while Reinke Manufacturing and Irrigation, a world leader in irrigation systems is headquartered in Deshler.   With its rich railroad history Deshler provides unique opportunities for businesses like Spring Creek Model Trains, one of the largest model train inventories in the Midwest.  Deshler is also home to the Thayer County Fair and has an annual community picnic. Together, they have helped Deshler to earn the reputation as “my kind of town”.

Community Information

Address: 305 E Bryson Avenue, Deshler, NE
City Office Hours: M-F 8 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-5 PM
City Clerk/Treasurer: Julie A Buescher

  • Email: citydesh@gpcom.net
  • Phone: 402-365-4260

For utilities: contact or visit the office. You would need them to fill out an Application for Utilities and put down a $250 meter deposit.  The bills are mailed on the 1st of each month and due on the 20th.  The meter deposit will be returned after 2 years of good payment history.  Our services include Electricity, Water, Sewer, and Garbage. 

TCEDA and NPPD recently completed Deshler's Community Guide. Visit the LOIS listing here or download the report here.
 

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Deshler, NE951782702688

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population2023
0-441
5-932
10-1430
15-1936
20-2412
25-2929
30-3431
35-3932
40-4434
45-4937
50-5450
55-5947
60-6462
65-6946
70-7451
75-7953
80-8436
85+43
18+576
Median Age54

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Deshler, NE2023
Total702.00
White Alone95.01%
Black Alone0.14%
American Indian Alone0.43%
Asian Alone0%
Pacific Islander Alone0.14%
Some Other Race1%
Two or More Races3.28%
Hispanic Origin3.42%
Diversity Index15.60

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Deshler, NE2023 - 2028
Population-0.40%
Households0.12%
Families-0.92%
Median Household Income4%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households373322320322
Housing Units429409376378
Owner Occupied Units250249
Renter Occupied Units7073
Vacant Units5656

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Deshler, NE20232028
Median Home Value$105,556$101,389
Average Home Value$150,800$159,538
<$50,0005045
$50,000 - $99,9997279
$100,000 - $149,9992718
$150,000 - $199,9992018
$200,000 - $249,9992833
$250,000 - $299,9992924
$300,000 - $399,9991622
$400,000 - $499,99944
$500,000 - $749,99946
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later2
2000-200913
1990-199912
1980-198920
1970-197934
1960-196941
1950-195946
1940-194935
1939 or Before140

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Deshler, NE20232028
Median Household$61,767$75,246
Average Household$98,191$108,075
Per Capita$44,815$50,638

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income

Deshler, NE2023
<$15,00026
$15,000 - $24,99923
$25,000 - $34,99933
$35,000 - $49,99934
$50,000 - $74,99976
$75,000 - $99,99952
$100,000 - $149,99933
$150,000 - $199,9998
$200,000+35

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+325
In-County Residents275
Out-of-County Residents36
Drive Alone272
Carpooled24
Public Transport0
Work at Home20
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked9
Other0
Less than 5 minutes76
5-9 minutes77
10-14 minutes50
15-19 minutes14
20-24 minutes36
25-29 minutes11
30-34 minutes19
35-39 minutes6
40-44 minutes2
45-59 minutes9
60-89 minutes5
90+ minutes0
Average Travel Time13

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees347
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt2
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction1
Manufacturing4
Wholesale Trade3
  
Retail Trade49
  
Transportation/Warehouse2
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance14
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing9
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv2
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt3
Educational Services110
HealthCare/Social Assist79
Arts/Entertainment/Rec16
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs12
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin28
Auto Repair/Maintenance0
Public Administration Emp13

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Deshler, NE2023
<9th Grade7
Some High School24
GED18
Graduated High School142
Some College/No Degree120
Associates Degree99
Bachelor's Degree89
Graduate Degree52

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses41
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus1
Manufacturing Bus1
Wholesale Trade Bus1
  
Retail Trade Bus6
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus1
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance Bus4
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus3
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus1
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus1
Educational Services Bus4
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus4
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus2
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus1
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus8
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus0
Public Administration Bus2

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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