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Axtell

Nebraska · 726 residents · 0.464 sq mi
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Axtell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,961. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $87,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
726
+4%since 2000
from 696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,565 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6026617207798381990201020202024Axtell
2024818
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,961
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,552
+19%since 2000
from $16,459 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(680)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(704)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(25)
Diversity Score
3
−25%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Axtell, Nebraska?

Axtell, Nebraska has about 726 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Axtell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Axtell, Nebraska earns about $47,961 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Axtell, Nebraska expensive?

In Axtell, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $87,400, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Axtell, Nebraska?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Axtell, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Axtell, Nebraska?

About 15.8% of people in Axtell, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Axtell, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Axtell, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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