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Cedar Rapids

Nebraska · 382 residents · 0.358 sq mi
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Cedar Rapids has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,714. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,000. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
382
−6%since 2000
from 407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,067 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+6%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3514154795426061990201020202024Cedar Rapids
2024493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,714
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,457
+22%since 2000
from $15,138 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction18%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$331
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−43.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−3%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(373)
Black1.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(22)
Diversity Score
6
+137%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+73%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
19.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
5.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska?

Cedar Rapids, Nebraska has about 382 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska?

The typical household in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska earns about $35,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Rapids, Nebraska expensive?

In Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $39,000, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska?

About 6.0% of people in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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