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Chadron

Nebraska · 5,851 residents · 3.902 sq mi
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Chadron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,522. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,800. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% 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
5,851
+4%since 2000
from 5,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,499 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.8
+8%since 2000
from 24.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Chadron
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,522
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,400 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,831
+3%since 2000
from $16,312 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+40%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86%(5,030)
Black1.6%(93)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(212)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other2.6%(155)
Diversity Score21.4%(1,250)
Diversity Score
21
+131%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−12%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chadron, Nebraska?

Chadron, Nebraska has about 5,851 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chadron, Nebraska?

The typical household in Chadron, Nebraska earns about $29,522 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 $89,800, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Chadron, Nebraska?

About 39.4% 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 28.0% of people in Chadron, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chadron, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Chadron, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 263 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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