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Curtis

Nebraska · 843 residents (2025 est.) · 1.2 sq mi
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Curtis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $149,100. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
769
−8%since 2000
from 832 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
641 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.7
−4%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:843 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7427998579159721990201020202024Curtis
2024769
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,473
+97%since 2000
from $12,943 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+1%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,100
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+45%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(803)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(661)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(58)
Asian1.3%(10)
Other5.2%(40)
Diversity Score31.6%(243)
Diversity Score
32
+557%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Curtis, Nebraska?

Curtis, Nebraska has about 769 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Curtis, Nebraska?

The typical household in Curtis, Nebraska earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Curtis, Nebraska expensive?

In Curtis, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $149,100, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Curtis, Nebraska?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Curtis, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Curtis, Nebraska?

About 18.3% of people in Curtis, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Curtis, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Curtis, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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