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Ceresco

Nebraska · 919 residents · 0.441 sq mi
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Ceresco is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,154. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
919
Unchangedsince 2000
from 920 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,084 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+11%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7669431K1K1K1990201020202024Ceresco
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,154
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,574 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,617
+70%since 2000
from $17,467 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(902)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(852)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(24)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.4%(13)
Diversity Score11.9%(109)
Diversity Score
12
+215%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 83.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ceresco, Nebraska?

Ceresco, Nebraska has about 919 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ceresco, Nebraska?

The typical household in Ceresco, Nebraska earns about $81,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ceresco, Nebraska expensive?

In Ceresco, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $144,600, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Ceresco, Nebraska?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ceresco, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ceresco, Nebraska?

About 2.3% of people in Ceresco, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ceresco, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ceresco, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 94 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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