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Culbertson

Nebraska · 534 residents · 0.837 sq mi
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Culbertson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% 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 $69,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
534
−10%since 2000
from 594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
638 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+2%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4525566617658691990201020202024Culbertson
2024634
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,727 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,265
+43%since 2000
from $16,238 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(497)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(28)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(70)
Diversity Score
13
+140%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Culbertson, Nebraska?

Culbertson, Nebraska has about 534 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Culbertson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Culbertson, Nebraska earns about $51,250 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 $69,700, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Culbertson, Nebraska?

About 15.6% 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 12.1% 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 242 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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