Pender township, Nebraska
Pender township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Pender township is a geographic entity located in Thurston County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,262. The land area covers 29.94 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,262 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 529 | ±54 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 560 | ±55 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 529 | ±54 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 31 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $202,500 | ±$43,306 |
| Median Gross Rent | $888 | ±$155 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,792 | ±$20,742 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,349 | ±$4,256 |
| Poverty Rate | 9% | ±4.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 140 | ±72 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 757 | ±90 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.2% | ±2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF PENDER
GUS Population: 1,244 (2024)
ID: 193703
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CHAIRMAN
1919 J AVENUE, PENDER NE 68047
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GUS Population: 6,637 (2024)
ID: 193668
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 159, PENDER NE 68047-0159
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BANCROFT, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BANCROFT, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | EMERSON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | EMERSON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | EMERSON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HOMER, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | HOMER, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LYONS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | LYONS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | PENDER, NE |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Little Priest Tribal College
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College | 13.1 mi away | 601 E. College Drive, Winnebago, NE, 68071-0270 |
4028782380155
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HOUSE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 220 THURSTON AVENUE, PENDER, NE, 68047 |
(402) 385-2521
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Nebraska Indian Community College
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College | 16.7 mi away | 1111 Hwy 75, Macy, NE, 68039-0428 |
4024942311
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BANCROFT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 103 E. POPLAR, BANCROFT, NE, 68004 |
(402) 648-3350
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Wayne State College
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College | 19.0 mi away | 1111 Main St, Wayne, NE, 68787 |
4023757000
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WALTHILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 323 MAIN STREET, WALTHILL, NE, 68067 |
(402) 846-5051
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EMERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 205 WEST 3RD, EMERSON, NE, 68733 |
(402) 695-2449
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GARDNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 114 WEST THIRD STREET, WAKEFIELD, NE, 68784 |
(402) 287-2334
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KARLEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 815 3RD STREET, BEEMER, NE, 68716 |
(402) 528-3476
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WISNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 1015 AVENUE E, WISNER, NE, 68791 |
(402) 529-6018
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WALTHILL 1E, NE US, located 10.5 miles from Pender township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0° | 10.6° | 20.3° | 0.74" | 6.1" |
| February | 35.0° | 14.3° | 24.7° | 0.97" | 8.3" |
| March | 48.1° | 25.0° | 36.5° | 1.66" | 5.1" |
| April | 61.3° | 36.0° | 48.6° | 3.23" | 2.0" |
| May | 72.8° | 49.0° | 60.9° | 4.05" | 0.1" |
| June | 82.9° | 59.9° | 71.4° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.0° | 63.9° | 75.4° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 61.0° | 72.7° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.2° | 51.6° | 64.9° | 2.96" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.0° | 38.4° | 51.2° | 2.26" | 0.8" |
| November | 47.5° | 25.3° | 36.4° | 1.38" | 2.9" |
| December | 33.7° | 15.1° | 24.4° | 1.01" | 6.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pender village | Village | 2.1 mi | — |
| Thurston village | Village | 3.6 mi | — |
| Bancroft village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
| Walthill village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
| Rosalie village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
| Emerson village | Village | 10.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3117338767. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.