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Nemaha

Iowa · 66 residents · 0.084 sq mi
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Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $43,600. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66
−35%since 2000
from 102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
786 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 1,214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+33%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4162821021231990201020202024Nemaha
202448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,995
+33%since 2000
from $11,997 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
6.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(53)
Black1.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(7)
Asian1.5%(1)
Other2.3%(2)
Diversity Score36.3%(24)
Diversity Score
36
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
45.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nemaha, Iowa?

Nemaha, Iowa has about 66 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Nemaha, Iowa expensive?

In Nemaha, Iowa, the median home is worth about $43,600, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Nemaha, Iowa?

About 7.8% 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 29.0% 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 39 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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