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Creighton

Nebraska · 1,147 residents · 1.21 sq mi
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Creighton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,708. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 21% 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 $98,500. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,147
−10%since 2000
from 1,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
948 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+8%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Creighton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,708
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,763 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,782
+75%since 2000
from $15,293 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+41%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,069)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(15)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other1.9%(22)
Diversity Score11.4%(131)
Diversity Score
11
+620%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creighton, Nebraska?

Creighton, Nebraska has about 1,147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Creighton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Creighton, Nebraska earns about $47,708 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 $98,500, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Creighton, Nebraska?

About 21.3% 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 7.5% of people in Creighton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Creighton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Creighton, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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