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Fullerton

Nebraska · 1,228 residents (2025 est.) · 1.34 sq mi
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Fullerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $128,500. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,346
−2%since 2000
from 1,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,004 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
−8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,228 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Fullerton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,750
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,055 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,390
+56%since 2000
from $17,593 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,500
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+89%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,326)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(34)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(86)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,242)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(44)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other3.9%(53)
Diversity Score18.2%(246)
Diversity Score
18
+191%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fullerton, Nebraska?

Fullerton, Nebraska has about 1,346 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fullerton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Fullerton, Nebraska earns about $47,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fullerton, Nebraska expensive?

In Fullerton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $128,500, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Fullerton, Nebraska?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fullerton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fullerton, Nebraska?

About 26.9% of people in Fullerton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fullerton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Fullerton, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 106 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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