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Chalco

Nebraska · 10,994 residents · 2.688 sq mi
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Chalco is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,680. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $136,500. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% 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
10,994
+2%since 2000
from 10,736 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,090 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.1
+6%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K11K12K1990201020202024Chalco
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,680
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,357 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,417
+38%since 2000
from $21,370 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.287
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(10,070)
Black0.8%(85)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(302)
Asian1.1%(116)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(1,233)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(9,794)
Black1.9%(209)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(580)
Asian1.3%(145)
Other2.2%(245)
Diversity Score24.9%(2,742)
Diversity Score
25
+117%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+82%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chalco, Nebraska?

Chalco, Nebraska has about 10,994 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chalco, Nebraska?

The typical household in Chalco, Nebraska earns about $68,680 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 $136,500, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Chalco, Nebraska?

About 33.1% 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 1.7% 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 3,657 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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