Winside, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 485, Winside's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Winside is a small community located in Nebraska, within Wayne County. The total population is 485. It ranks as the 218th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winside is 32.1 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 37.2 years. With 33.4% of the population under 18, Winside has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winside is $66,667. This is 13% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $104,200. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Winside is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Winside has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.2%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.6%.

Education

23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Winside, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.