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Comstock

Nebraska · 68 residents · 0.349 sq mi
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Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,000. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68
−38%since 2000
from 110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
195 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
−3%since 2000
from 58.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58871171461751990201020202024Comstock
202480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,991
+79%since 2000
from $13,955 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing45%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction45%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,000
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,321
+291%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
21.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Comstock, Nebraska?

Comstock, Nebraska has about 68 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Comstock, Nebraska expensive?

In Comstock, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $62,000, and the typical rent is about $1,321 a month.

How educated are people in Comstock, Nebraska?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Comstock, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Comstock, Nebraska?

About 8.5% of people in Comstock, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Comstock, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Comstock, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 97 residents, a change of about -59 percent over that period.

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

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