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Crofton

Nebraska · 756 residents · 0.64 sq mi
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Crofton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,771. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
756
Unchangedsince 2000
from 754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,181 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
−9%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5866777688599501990201020202024Crofton
2024902
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,771
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,176
+88%since 2000
from $15,506 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$417
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(733)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(701)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other7.5%(56)
Diversity Score22.4%(169)
Diversity Score
22
+574%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crofton, Nebraska?

Crofton, Nebraska has about 756 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crofton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Crofton, Nebraska earns about $66,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crofton, Nebraska expensive?

In Crofton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $96,700, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Crofton, Nebraska?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Crofton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crofton, Nebraska?

About 7.4% of people in Crofton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crofton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Crofton, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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