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Culbertson

Nebraska · 595 residents · 0.837 sq mi
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Culbertson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,100. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
595
Unchangedsince 2000
from 594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
711 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+4%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4525566617658691990201020202024Culbertson
2024634
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,438
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,727 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,376
+32%since 2000
from $16,238 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.300
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−48.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+6%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(573)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(577)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(10)
Diversity Score9.5%(57)
Diversity Score
10
+75%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Culbertson, Nebraska?

Culbertson, Nebraska has about 595 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Culbertson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Culbertson, Nebraska earns about $43,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Culbertson, Nebraska expensive?

In Culbertson, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $53,100, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Culbertson, Nebraska?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Culbertson, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Culbertson, Nebraska?

About 6.1% of people in Culbertson, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Culbertson, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Culbertson, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 181 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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