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Firth

Nebraska · 649 residents · 0.338 sq mi
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Firth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,477. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
649
+15%since 2000
from 564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,920 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,669 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+4%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4094885676467251990201020202024Firth
2024604
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,477
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,850
+36%since 2000
from $20,471 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(536)
Black1.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(84)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other1.7%(11)
Diversity Score35.6%(231)
Diversity Score
36
+2567%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−6%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Firth, Nebraska?

Firth, Nebraska has about 649 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Firth, Nebraska?

The typical household in Firth, Nebraska earns about $76,477 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 $165,300, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Firth, Nebraska?

About 25.7% 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 3.8% 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 131 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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