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Gurley

Nebraska · 187 residents · 0.206 sq mi
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Gurley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,083. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,800. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
187
−18%since 2000
from 228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
908 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.2
+53%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1461852232613001990201020202024Gurley
2024207
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,083
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,014
+115%since 2000
from $13,032 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade19%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−31%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(29)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(157)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(8)
Diversity Score31.4%(59)
Diversity Score
31
+148%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+262%since 2000
from 7.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gurley, Nebraska?

Gurley, Nebraska has about 187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gurley, Nebraska?

The typical household in Gurley, Nebraska earns about $67,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gurley, Nebraska expensive?

In Gurley, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Gurley, Nebraska?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gurley, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gurley, Nebraska?

About 6.6% of people in Gurley, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gurley, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Gurley, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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