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”.
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
For utilities: contact or visit the city office. Residents need 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.
As of 2026 the population of Deshler, NE is 664. The population is expected to shrink to 663 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.03%.
The median age of Deshler, NE residents is 47.
The diversity index of Deshler, NE is 17.7, meaning that there is a 18% 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 Deshler, NE is $97,223 and projected to be $103,675 in 2031. Per capita income is $43,160, projected to be $45,446 in 2031. 3.61% of households – 24 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,011,571 and the average disposable income is $74,084.
There are 367 housing units in Deshler, NE; 228 are owner-occupied, 63 are rented, and 76 are vacant. The average home value is $258,717, with 6 homes built in 2010 or later, and 98 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 49 businesses in Deshler, NE, employing 335 workers and pulling from a labor force of 323 age 16 and above. 31 workers commute into Deshler, NE from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
292 residents both live and work in/around Deshler, NE. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 18.49% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.4% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 227 drive alone, 59 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 11 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 26 residents work from home.
135 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 106 have associates degrees, 76 have bachelor’s degrees, and 25 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
**The population, demographic, workforce, and market data presented on this website are sourced from ESRI and other third-party data providers. These figures are estimates based on the most current data available and may differ from local records or real-time conditions. TCEDA provides this information as a planning and informational resource and does not guarantee accuracy or completeness.
