Pender, Nebraska is a small town located in Thurston County with a population of 1,194 people. It has a population density of 1,558 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Pender is home to many local businesses, outdoor activities, and other organizations. Local businesses include grocery stores such as Tschetter's Grocery Store and Pender Mart, restaurants such as the Pender Café and Centerville Steakhouse & Saloon, and service providers like Pender Hardware and Automotive Repair Inc.
The town also offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as camping at the nearby Pawnee Park or hunting for pheasants at Grangeville Wildlife Area. Other recreational opportunities include golfing at The Bridges Golf Course or hiking at Bordeaux Creek State Recreation Area. Several annual events are held in the town including the Fourth of July Fireworks Festival and the Summer Fest Arts & Crafts Fair showcasing handmade crafts from local vendors. There is also a local softball tournament that takes place every summer called The Ballers Cup Tournament hosted by the Town of Pender Recreational Department.
The population in Pender is 1,194. There are 1,691 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pender is 38.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pender is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pender
- 56.0% are married
- 6.0% are divorced
- 31.6% are married with children
- 2.8% have children, but are single
Race in Pender
- 85.6% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 13.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander