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Edgar

Nebraska · 539 residents · 0.79 sq mi
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Edgar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,191. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $36,000. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

539
−11%since 1990
from 607 in 1990
1990 – 2025
682 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 768 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.4
−12%since 1990
from 48.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3454174885596311990201020202024Edgar
2024501
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,191
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,447
+79%since 1990
from $10,295 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.5%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$254
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $188 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
25.4% rent
1.2
+34%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(581)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score21.4%(130)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(525)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score3.7%(20)
4
−83%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−36%since 1990
from 24.5 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 Edgar, Nebraska?

Edgar, Nebraska has about 539 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Edgar, Nebraska?

The typical household in Edgar, Nebraska earns about $29,191 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgar, Nebraska expensive?

In Edgar, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $36,000, and the typical rent is about $254 a month.

How educated are people in Edgar, Nebraska?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Edgar, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgar, Nebraska?

About 7.5% of people in Edgar, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgar, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgar, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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