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Nebraska · 119 residents (2025 est.) · 0.31 sq mi
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Arthur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,167. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 79 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $86,700. With a median age of 65.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66
−54%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
213 / sq mi
−54%since 2000
from 468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.0
+57%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:119 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
54911291662041990201020202024Arthur
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,167
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,821 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,768
+70%since 2000
from $15,196 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+18%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food20%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+154%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(1)
Diversity Score11%(7)
Diversity Score
11
+61%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.9 min
−53%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.0%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2017
from 74.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arthur, Nebraska?

Arthur, Nebraska has about 66 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arthur, Nebraska?

The typical household in Arthur, Nebraska earns about $29,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arthur, Nebraska expensive?

In Arthur, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $86,700, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Arthur, Nebraska?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Arthur, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arthur, Nebraska?

About 21.2% of people in Arthur, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arthur, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Arthur, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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