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Chappell

Nebraska · 929 residents · 0.702 sq mi
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Chappell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $61,300. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
929
−5%since 2000
from 983 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,323 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+10%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8248819399961K1990201020202024Chappell
2024915
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,834
+8%since 2000
from $19,312 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−44.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+18%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(957)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(12)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(900)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(18)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.1%(11)
Diversity Score8%(75)
Diversity Score
8
+111%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chappell, Nebraska?

Chappell, Nebraska has about 929 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chappell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Chappell, Nebraska earns about $38,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chappell, Nebraska expensive?

In Chappell, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $61,300, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Chappell, Nebraska?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chappell, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chappell, Nebraska?

About 18.6% of people in Chappell, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chappell, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Chappell, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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