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Ericson

Nebraska · 92 residents · 0.375 sq mi
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Ericson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,188. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,500. With a median age of 62.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 62.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92
−12%since 2000
from 104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
245 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
62.0
+15%since 2000
from 53.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
59891191491791990201020202024Ericson
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,188
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,278 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,852
+22%since 2000
from $15,506 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information31.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade23.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−47.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.3
+127%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
−8%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% 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
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ericson, Nebraska?

Ericson, Nebraska has about 92 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ericson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Ericson, Nebraska earns about $27,188 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 $62,500.

How educated are people in Ericson, Nebraska?

About 17.5% 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 3.2% of people in Ericson, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ericson, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ericson, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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