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Edgar

Nebraska · 498 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 $23,750. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $34,400. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
498
−8%since 2000
from 539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
630 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+4%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3454174885596311990201020202024Edgar
2024501
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,191 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,299
−28%since 2000
from $18,447 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.9%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information39.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,400
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+17%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(525)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(480)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(32)
Diversity Score
6
+73%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−7%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.9%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgar, Nebraska?

Edgar, Nebraska has about 498 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgar, Nebraska?

The typical household in Edgar, Nebraska earns about $23,750 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 $34,400, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Edgar, Nebraska?

About 12.6% 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 36.9% 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 109 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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