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Guide Rock

Nebraska · 225 residents · 0.501 sq mi
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Guide Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,500. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $21,900. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
225
−8%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
449 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+7%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1832132442753051990201020202024Guide Rock
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,739
−17%since 2000
from $18,981 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$21,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−54.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
37.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−13%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(242)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.9%(27)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−13%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guide Rock, Nebraska?

Guide Rock, Nebraska has about 225 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guide Rock, Nebraska?

The typical household in Guide Rock, Nebraska earns about $27,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guide Rock, Nebraska expensive?

In Guide Rock, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $21,900, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Guide Rock, Nebraska?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Guide Rock, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guide Rock, Nebraska?

About 10.7% of people in Guide Rock, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guide Rock, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Guide Rock, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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