Wilber, Nebraska
Wilber: City in Saline County, Nebraska, United States
About
Wilber is a city located in the county of Saline in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,855 and a population density of 792 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,809 inhabitants.
The city was created 152 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Wilber
| Population : | 1,809 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Saline County |
| Postal code : | 68465 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 2.34 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,329 feet / 405 meters |
| Capital city : | Wilber is capital of Saline County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 (152 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:07:06 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 772 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.54% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wilber is located at 40°28'53"N 96°57'38"W (40.4813900, -96.9605800).
Wilber map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wilber decreased by 2.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,855 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,872 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,878 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,854 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,863 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,853 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,870 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,864 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,868 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,850 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,809 | -2.27% | estimation process |
Other Places in Wilber
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People born in Wilber (5)
People born in Wilber, including basketball player and coach Laurence Wild, football player and coach Steve Hokuf, farmer John H. Shary, .
List
- Josh Lamberson (American football player and coach) he was born in 01/09/1982
- Olga Stastny (physician in Nebraska, active in Czech-American, military-support and community associations) she was born in 01/01/1878
Schools in Wilber
College & universities near Wilber, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181020 | Doane University | Crete (NE) | 68333 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wilber, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wilber , Michigan township in Iosco County, Michigan with a population of 716 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 |
| Friend | 946 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Dorchester | 572 | Village in Nebraska |
| De Witt | 488 | Human settlement in Saline County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Western | 228 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Tobias | 103 | Village in Saline County, Nebraska, United States |
| Swanton | 88 | Human settlement in Saline County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wilber distances to largest Nebraska cities
