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Nebo

Kentucky · 211 residents · 0.248 sq mi
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Nebo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,000. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 5% 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 $83,800. Households here earn about 34% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
−4%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
851 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 887 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1691962232492761990201020202024Nebo
2024217
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,620
+71%since 2000
from $16,117 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−4%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(196)
Black1.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(18)
Diversity Score23.3%(49)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nebo, Kentucky?

Nebo, Kentucky has about 211 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nebo, Kentucky?

The typical household in Nebo, Kentucky earns about $70,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nebo, Kentucky expensive?

In Nebo, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Nebo, Kentucky?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Nebo, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nebo, Kentucky?

About 12.3% of people in Nebo, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nebo, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Nebo, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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