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Blue Hill

Nebraska · 805 residents · 0.708 sq mi
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Blue Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,214. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 20% 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 $111,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
805
−7%since 2000
from 867 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,137 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
−13%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7508479441K1K1990201020202024Blue Hill
2024782
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,214
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,658
+63%since 2000
from $15,733 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+35%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(845)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(752)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(19)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other3.2%(25)
Diversity Score15%(121)
Diversity Score
15
+228%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Hill, Nebraska?

Blue Hill, Nebraska has about 805 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blue Hill, Nebraska?

The typical household in Blue Hill, Nebraska earns about $43,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Hill, Nebraska expensive?

In Blue Hill, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $111,300, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Hill, Nebraska?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Hill, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Hill, Nebraska?

About 8.6% of people in Blue Hill, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Hill, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Hill, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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