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Carleton

Nebraska · 91 residents · 0.793 sq mi
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Carleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,792. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. Median home value is $37,500. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91
−33%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
115 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+22%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
41811221622031990201020202024Carleton
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,792
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,940
+19%since 2000
from $15,897 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−57.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+42%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(88)
Black1.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(3)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+5%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
65.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carleton, Nebraska?

Carleton, Nebraska has about 91 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carleton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Carleton, Nebraska earns about $29,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carleton, Nebraska expensive?

In Carleton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $37,500.

How educated are people in Carleton, Nebraska?

About 20.8% 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 23.9% of people in Carleton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carleton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Carleton, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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