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Nemaha

Iowa · 85 residents · 0.084 sq mi
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Nemaha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $39,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85
−17%since 2000
from 102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,012 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+3%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4162821021231990201020202024Nemaha
202448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,708 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,705
+56%since 2000
from $11,997 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing19.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−48.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.2
+51%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(70)
Black3.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(11)
Asian1.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38%(32)
Diversity Score
38
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nemaha, Iowa?

Nemaha, Iowa has about 85 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nemaha, Iowa?

The typical household in Nemaha, Iowa earns about $33,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nemaha, Iowa expensive?

In Nemaha, Iowa, the median home is worth about $39,700.

How educated are people in Nemaha, Iowa?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Nemaha, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nemaha, Iowa?

About 5.1% of people in Nemaha, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nemaha, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Nemaha, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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