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Chadron

Nebraska · 4,975 residents (2025 est.) · 3.902 sq mi
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Chadron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,590. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,800. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,160
−8%since 2000
from 5,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,322 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
+22%since 2000
from 24.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,975 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Chadron
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,590
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,400 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,737
+82%since 2000
from $16,312 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−2%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$881
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(5,172)
Black0.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(153)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(521)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(4,458)
Black0.7%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2%(103)
Asian1.7%(89)
Other9.1%(472)
Diversity Score30.6%(1,577)
Diversity Score
31
+231%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chadron, Nebraska?

Chadron, Nebraska has about 5,160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chadron, Nebraska?

The typical household in Chadron, Nebraska earns about $54,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chadron, Nebraska expensive?

In Chadron, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $153,800, and the typical rent is about $881 a month.

How educated are people in Chadron, Nebraska?

About 43.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chadron, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chadron, Nebraska?

About 13.2% of people in Chadron, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chadron, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Chadron, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 428 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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