CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Carleton

Nebraska · 92 residents · 0.793 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Carleton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,813. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,700. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92
−32%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+19%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41811221622031990201020202024Carleton
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,813
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,279
+40%since 2000
from $15,897 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction43.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
16.2% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+29%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
RELATED:See current rent listings in Carleton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% 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%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
92.8%
+45.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
38.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Carleton

Fidelis
Pop 91
Pittman
Pop 89
Bennington
Pop 92
Lisbon
Pop 100
Places similar to Carleton
Head to head

Compare Carleton to nearby cities

CARLETON VS
York
Income$63,265−5%
Home value$180,900+136%
Population8,284+9104%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CARLETON VS
Hastings
Income$64,048−4%
Home value$184,700+141%
Population25,121+27812%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CARLETON VS
Beatrice
Income$57,264−14%
Home value$159,300+108%
Population12,318+13587%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CARLETON VS
Grand Island
Income$63,795−5%
Home value$218,600+185%
Population53,943+59837%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Carleton, Nebraska?

Carleton, Nebraska has about 92 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carleton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Carleton, Nebraska earns about $66,813 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 $76,700.

How educated are people in Carleton, Nebraska?

About 26.7% 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 1.0% 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 46 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Nebraska
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Carleton with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →