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Curtis

Nebraska · 832 residents · 1.2 sq mi
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Curtis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,667. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $46,700. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

832
+7%since 1990
from 781 in 1990
1990 – 2025
693 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 651 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
−16%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7427998579159721990201020202024Curtis
2024769
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,667
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,971 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,943
+32%since 1990
from $9,837 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$372
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
62.2%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
37.8% rent
1.8
+43%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(771)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score5%(39)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(803)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score4.8%(40)
5
−4%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.8%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
+1%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Curtis, Nebraska?

Curtis, Nebraska has about 832 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Curtis, Nebraska?

The typical household in Curtis, Nebraska earns about $26,667 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 $46,700, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Curtis, Nebraska?

About 20.5% 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 21.1% of people in Curtis, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Curtis, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Curtis, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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