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Hallam

Nebraska · 320 residents (2025 est.) · 0.215 sq mi
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Hallam is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,214. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $287,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
346
+25%since 2000
from 276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,609 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
−2%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:320 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1041702363023681990201020202024Hallam
2024346
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,214
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,031 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,727
+93%since 2000
from $20,071 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.3%
+57.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
+10%since 2010
from 0.284 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
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
$287,900
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−56.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+38.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+75%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(255)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score19.9%(69)
Diversity Score
20
+85%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 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
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 83.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 81.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hallam, Nebraska?

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

What is the median household income in Hallam, Nebraska?

The typical household in Hallam, Nebraska earns about $98,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hallam, Nebraska expensive?

In Hallam, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $287,900, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Hallam, Nebraska?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hallam, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hallam, Nebraska?

About 2.9% of people in Hallam, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hallam, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hallam, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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