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Gresham

Nebraska · 225 residents (2025 est.) · 0.269 sq mi
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Gresham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,938. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,100. Households here earn about 40% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
−8%since 2000
from 270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
926 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,004 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+1%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:225 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1942222502773051990201020202024Gresham
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,938
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,643 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,612
+52%since 2000
from $18,141 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−3%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+62%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(17)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other7.2%(18)
Diversity Score32.3%(80)
Diversity Score
32
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.3%
−49.3 ptssince 2013
from 70.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+30.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gresham, Nebraska?

Gresham, Nebraska has about 249 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gresham, Nebraska?

The typical household in Gresham, Nebraska earns about $45,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gresham, Nebraska expensive?

In Gresham, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $71,100, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Gresham, Nebraska?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gresham, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gresham, Nebraska?

About 14.6% of people in Gresham, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gresham, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Gresham, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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