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Crookston

Nebraska · 71 residents · 0.435 sq mi
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Crookston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,500. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $68,300. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 354%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71
−28%since 2000
from 98 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
163 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+1%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
173961831051990201020202024Crookston
202445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$12,472
−11%since 2000
from $13,945 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information37%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+354%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+420%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(2)
Diversity Score32.2%(23)
Diversity Score
32
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+36.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+86%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2011
from 88.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
37.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2013
from 55.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crookston, Nebraska?

Crookston, Nebraska has about 71 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crookston, Nebraska?

The typical household in Crookston, Nebraska earns about $35,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crookston, Nebraska expensive?

In Crookston, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Crookston, Nebraska?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Crookston, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crookston, Nebraska?

About 32.7% of people in Crookston, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crookston, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Crookston, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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