Western, Nebraska
Western: Village in Nebraska, USA
About
Western is a village located in the county of Saline in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 235 and a population density of 187 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 228 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Western
| Population : | 228 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Saline County |
| Postal code : | 68464 |
| Area : | 1.26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,493 feet / 455 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 15:12:39 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 181 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Western is located at 40°23'37"N 97°11'53"W (40.3936100, -97.1981000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Western decreased by 3.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 235 | - | census |
| 2011 | 236 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 237 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 235 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 234 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 233 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 233 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 233 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 233 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 232 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 228 | -1.75% | estimation process |
Western zip code is 68464.
County name: Saline, County
fips: 31151
Schools in Western
College & universities near Western, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181020 | Doane University | Crete (NE) | 68333 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Western, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Western
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Western Post Office | Western (NE) | 68464 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Western , Minnesota township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota with a population of 133 people.
Other cities in Saline County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saline County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crete | 6,875 | Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States |
| Wilber | 1,809 | City in Saline County, Nebraska, United States |
| Friend | 946 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Dorchester | 572 | Village in Nebraska |
| De Witt | 488 | Human settlement in Saline County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Tobias | 103 | Village in Saline County, Nebraska, United States |
| Swanton | 88 | Human settlement in Saline County, Nebraska, United States of America |
