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Chadron

Nebraska · 5,206 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 $48,344. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,700. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,206
−8%since 2000
from 5,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,334 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.4
+14%since 2000
from 24.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Chadron
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,344
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,400 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,882
+53%since 2000
from $16,312 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
46.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(4,210)
Black3.1%(160)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(236)
Asian0.8%(44)
Other5.4%(282)
Diversity Score33.1%(1,722)
Diversity Score
33
+258%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
+3%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chadron, Nebraska?

Chadron, Nebraska has about 5,206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chadron, Nebraska?

The typical household in Chadron, Nebraska earns about $48,344 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 $123,700, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Chadron, Nebraska?

About 43.1% 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 12.7% 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 382 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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