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Curtis

Nebraska · 939 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 $37,882. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $63,800. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% 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
939
+13%since 2000
from 832 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
783 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.6
−14%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7427998579159721990201020202024Curtis
2024769
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,882
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,175
+56%since 2000
from $12,943 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(909)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other7.9%(74)
Diversity Score20%(188)
Diversity Score
20
+317%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
21.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Curtis, Nebraska?

Curtis, Nebraska has about 939 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Curtis, Nebraska?

The typical household in Curtis, Nebraska earns about $37,882 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 $63,800, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Curtis, Nebraska?

About 30.1% 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 21.5% 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 158 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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