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Ericson

Nebraska · 90 residents (2025 est.) · 0.375 sq mi
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Ericson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $141,300. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 203%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
+51%since 2000
from 104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
419 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 53.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:90 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
59891191491791990201020202024Ericson
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,278 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,997
+287%since 2000
from $15,506 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.609
+74%since 2010
from 0.350 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction34.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,300
+203%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+101%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
93
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19%(30)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+33.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.6%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 63.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ericson, Nebraska?

Ericson, Nebraska has about 157 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ericson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Ericson, Nebraska earns about $69,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ericson, Nebraska expensive?

In Ericson, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $141,300, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Ericson, Nebraska?

About 40.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ericson, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ericson, Nebraska?

About 3.8% of people in Ericson, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ericson, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ericson, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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