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Hazard

Nebraska · 59 residents (2025 est.) · 0.256 sq mi
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Hazard has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 84 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
150
+127%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
586 / sq mi
+127%since 2000
from 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.0
−50%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:59 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3063961281611990201020202024Hazard
2024150
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,250
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,189
+108%since 2000
from $11,629 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+32.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
−15%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
85.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.3%
+41.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.3%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
−2%since 2000
from 31.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+3.2 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
6.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% 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
60.2%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
48.4%
+40.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Female
35.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−57.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+21.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazard, Nebraska?

Hazard, Nebraska has about 150 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hazard, Nebraska?

The typical household in Hazard, Nebraska earns about $81,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Hazard, Nebraska?

About 49.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hazard, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hazard, Nebraska?

About 13.3% of people in Hazard, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hazard, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hazard, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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