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Creighton

Nebraska · 1,113 residents (2025 est.) · 1.21 sq mi
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Creighton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,278. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% 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 $98,000. Households here earn about 34% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,222
−4%since 2000
from 1,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,010 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
−6%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,113 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Creighton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,278
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,763 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,748
+95%since 2000
from $15,293 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+1%since 2010
from 0.479 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+33%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,245)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84%(1,027)
Black3.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(33)
Asian1.8%(22)
Other7.9%(96)
Diversity Score35.6%(436)
Diversity Score
36
+2144%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creighton, Nebraska?

Creighton, Nebraska has about 1,222 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Creighton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Creighton, Nebraska earns about $50,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Creighton, Nebraska expensive?

In Creighton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $98,000, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Creighton, Nebraska?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Creighton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Creighton, Nebraska?

About 14.5% of people in Creighton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Creighton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Creighton, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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