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Cornlea

Nebraska · 34 residents (2025 est.) · 0.092 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,300. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42
+2%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
457 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
+104%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:34 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5213854711990201020202024Cornlea
202442
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,057
+160%since 2000
from $9,627 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+46.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+111%since 2010
from 0.197 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade44.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information27.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+82%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+50.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−22.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
66.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cornlea, Nebraska?

Cornlea, Nebraska has about 42 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Cornlea, Nebraska expensive?

In Cornlea, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $108,300.

How educated are people in Cornlea, Nebraska?

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

What is the poverty rate in Cornlea, Nebraska?

About 11.9% of people in Cornlea, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cornlea, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cornlea, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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