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Firth

Nebraska · 590 residents · 0.338 sq mi
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Firth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $114,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
590
+5%since 2000
from 564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,746 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,669 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
−3%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4094885676467251990201020202024Firth
2024604
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,875
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,944 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,456
−10%since 2000
from $20,471 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(557)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(515)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9%(53)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other1.8%(11)
Diversity Score26.6%(157)
Diversity Score
27
+1890%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+14%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Firth, Nebraska?

Firth, Nebraska has about 590 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Firth, Nebraska?

The typical household in Firth, Nebraska earns about $49,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Firth, Nebraska expensive?

In Firth, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $114,300, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Firth, Nebraska?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Firth, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Firth, Nebraska?

About 6.8% of people in Firth, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Firth, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Firth, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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