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Edgar

Nebraska · 428 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 $36,154. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 111 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,600. Households here earn about 43% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
428
−21%since 2000
from 539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
542 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
−6%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3454174885596311990201020202024Edgar
2024501
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,154
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,191 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,008
+19%since 2000
from $18,447 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+56%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(399)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(30)
Diversity Score23.3%(100)
Diversity Score
23
+528%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgar, Nebraska?

Edgar, Nebraska has about 428 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgar, Nebraska?

The typical household in Edgar, Nebraska earns about $36,154 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 $69,600, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Edgar, Nebraska?

About 17.5% 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 8.3% 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 179 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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