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Carleton

Nebraska · 90 residents (2025 est.) · 0.793 sq mi
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Carleton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,250. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189
+39%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
238 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
−6%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:90 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
41811221622031990201020202024Carleton
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,250
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,262
+53%since 2000
from $15,897 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+55.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.225
−44%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing57.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction57.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(10)
Diversity Score12.5%(24)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.3%
+36.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
35.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2012
from 30.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2017
from 86.5% 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 Carleton, Nebraska?

Carleton, Nebraska has about 189 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carleton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Carleton, Nebraska earns about $81,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Carleton, Nebraska?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Carleton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carleton, Nebraska?

About 1.1% of people in Carleton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carleton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Carleton, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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