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Fort Calhoun

Nebraska · 1,108 residents (2025 est.) · 0.683 sq mi
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Fort Calhoun is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,396. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $291,000. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 34% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,173
+37%since 2000
from 856 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,717 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 1,253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+25%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,108 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5617489351K1K1990201020202024Fort Calhoun
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,396
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,393
+123%since 2000
from $20,779 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.1%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−9%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,000
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,141
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(834)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,046)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(62)
Diversity Score24.9%(292)
Diversity Score
25
+436%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
13.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska?

Fort Calhoun, Nebraska has about 1,173 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska?

The typical household in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska earns about $102,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Calhoun, Nebraska expensive?

In Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $291,000, and the typical rent is about $1,141 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska?

About 6.9% of people in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Calhoun, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Calhoun, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 525 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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