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Arthur

Nebraska · 128 residents · 0.31 sq mi
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Arthur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 13% 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 $75,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
128
−12%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
413 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+17%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
54911291662041990201020202024Arthur
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,420
+48%since 2000
from $15,196 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+76%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(2)
Diversity Score10%(13)
Diversity Score
10
+47%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−36%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−55.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
62.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arthur, Nebraska?

Arthur, Nebraska has about 128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arthur, Nebraska?

The typical household in Arthur, Nebraska earns about $36,250 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Arthur, Nebraska?

About 13.0% 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 22.9% of people in Arthur, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arthur, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Arthur, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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