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Guide Rock

Nebraska · 199 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 $48,750. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $26,900. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199
−19%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
397 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+1%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1832132442753051990201020202024Guide Rock
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,489
+18%since 2000
from $18,981 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
11.8% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.5%(47)
Diversity Score
24
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+84%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.2%
−55.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guide Rock, Nebraska?

Guide Rock, Nebraska has about 199 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Guide Rock, Nebraska earns about $48,750 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 $26,900.

How educated are people in Guide Rock, Nebraska?

About 7.1% 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 14.4% 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 93 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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