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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chalco

Nebraska · 10,736 residents · 2.688 sq mi
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Chalco is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,357. Population has grown 46% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $109,200. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,736
+46%since 1990
from 7,337 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
29.3
+9%since 1990
from 26.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202411K
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 511.1%(1,191)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 99.3%(1,002)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.1%(874)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.8%(727)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.5%(590)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3423.8%(2,550)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4419.9%(2,134)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410.5%(1,131)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 643.4%(366)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 741.1%(123)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 840.4%(40)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.1%(8)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,357
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,596 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,370
+66%since 1990
from $12,849 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$582
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $596 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.3%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 89.1% in 1990
14.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(7,129)
Black0.7%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(191)
Asian1.6%(121)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(10,070)
Black0.8%(85)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(302)
Asian1.1%(116)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.4%(682)
Cuban1.9%(206)
Puerto Rican0.4%(43)
Uruguayan0.4%(43)
Guatemalan0.2%(23)
Peruvian0.2%(22)
Asian origin
Thai0.3%(36)
Cambodian0.3%(35)
Vietnamese0.2%(20)
Kazakh0.1%(13)
Ancestry
German31.7%(3,362)
Irish14.7%(1,553)
English10%(1,064)
Italian6.8%(721)
Polish5.5%(586)
Swedish3.9%(414)
French3.8%(405)
Danish3.6%(382)
Czech3.4%(361)
American2.4%(254)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(125)
Norwegian0.9%(93)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.8%(90)
Dutch0.7%(72)
Arab0.7%(69)
Iraqi0.6%(61)
Scottish0.4%(46)
Ukrainian0.4%(44)
Russian0.4%(39)
Croatian0.3%(28)
Swiss0.2%(23)
Greek0.2%(20)
Austrian0.1%(10)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
Finnish0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 96.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
−51%since 1990
from 21.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.7%(970)
Married65.4%(2,470)
Widowed0.6%(23)
Divorced8.2%(311)
Women 15+
Never married19.7%(750)
Married65.2%(2,482)
Widowed1.6%(60)
Divorced13.5%(512)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chalco, Nebraska?

Chalco, Nebraska has about 10,736 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chalco, Nebraska?

The typical household in Chalco, Nebraska earns about $60,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chalco, Nebraska expensive?

In Chalco, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $109,200, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Chalco, Nebraska?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chalco, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chalco, Nebraska?

About 2.9% of people in Chalco, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chalco, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Chalco, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,399 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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