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Cotesfield

Nebraska · 31 residents (2025 est.) · 0.524 sq mi
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Population has fallen 59% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 67.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 67.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27
−59%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−59%since 2000
from 126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.4
+60%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:31 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
18375776961990201020202024Cotesfield
202427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$91,170
+750%since 2000
from $10,727 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.696
+110%since 2010
from 0.332 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information33.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
14.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.7%
+46.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
Female
40.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−57.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.3%
+29.6 ptssince 2012
from 3.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+62.5 ptssince 2017
from 18.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotesfield, Nebraska?

Cotesfield, Nebraska has about 27 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cotesfield, Nebraska?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cotesfield, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cotesfield, Nebraska?

About 3.7% of people in Cotesfield, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cotesfield, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cotesfield, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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