What is the population of Deshler, Nebraska?

Deshler has a population of approximately 729 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Deshler, Nebraska located?

Deshler is located in Nebraska, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.1399°, -97.7237°.

What is the median household income in Deshler?

The median household income in Deshler is approximately $57,188 based on the most recent open data.

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Deshler

Total population

729

Median home value

$102,300

19.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$57,188

Deshler$57k

National$74k

Elevation477 m

Land area1.31 km²

Weather64°F · Patchy Fog

Coordinates40.14°, -97.72°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Active weather alerts

Flood Watch · Severe
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 1:17AM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Elevation

477 m

Area

1.31 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Deshler is a city in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 739 at the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

Deshler was established in 1887 when the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for John G. Deshler, the original owner of the town site.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

Median home value

$102,300

Housing units

313

Poverty rate

12.8%

Unemployment

1.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

88.8%

Black

Asian

0.4%

Hispanic

5.9%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

40.1399

Longitude

-97.7237

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

64°F

Patchy Fog

Wednesday

70°F

Rain Showers

Wednesday Night

62°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Thursday

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thursday Night

48°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

Friday

64°F

Sunny

Forecast for Deshler, NE from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

1,979

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
111
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
106
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
74
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
71
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
69
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
60
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
60
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
59

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)

107

Largest magnitude

4.1

Largest event

2026-03-01

Most recent

M 2.9 — 2026-05-11
7 km E of Cowles, Nebraska
M 2.8 — 2026-05-09
4 km ESE of Cowles, Nebraska
M 2.5 — 2026-03-12
6 km ESE of Cowles, Nebraska
M 2.6 — 2026-03-02
8 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska
M 2.6 — 2026-03-01
9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska
M 4.1 — 2026-03-01
4 km E of Cowles, Nebraska

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Philip Meyer

American journalist and scholar (1930–2023)

Edward Leffingwell Troxell

American geologist and paleontologist (1884–1972)

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)

4.4

Annual solar (kWh/m²)

1,604

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)

418

Avg daily Wikipedia views

Attention level

Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Deshler

Deshler, Nebraska, the first 100 years, 1887-1987

1987

Deshler Verbal Sketches 1971 & 2021

Bob Reinke · 2021

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Wildfire B.B, Osage, Oklahoma
Wildfires · 2026-08-06 · 233 mi
Wildfire BISON, Osage, Oklahoma
Wildfires · 2026-08-21 · 238 mi

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Goldenrod Soldier Beetle

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Seen 2026-08-29

winecup mallow

Callirhoe involucrata

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Events

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Sources

• Wikipedia
• US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
• NOAA National Weather Service
• Wikidata
• USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
• GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
• iNaturalist
• Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
• Wikipedia Pageviews API
• Open Library
• NASA EONET