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Hooper

Nebraska · 830 residents · 0.672 sq mi
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Hooper has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,852. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $86,900. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
830
Unchangedsince 2000
from 827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,235 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+4%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7258219181K1K1990201020202024Hooper
2024989
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,852
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,515 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,106
+20%since 2000
from $16,825 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(813)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(807)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(14)
Diversity Score7.8%(65)
Diversity Score
8
+137%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hooper, Nebraska?

Hooper, Nebraska has about 830 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hooper, Nebraska?

The typical household in Hooper, Nebraska earns about $41,852 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hooper, Nebraska expensive?

In Hooper, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $86,900, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Hooper, Nebraska?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hooper, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hooper, Nebraska?

About 11.9% of people in Hooper, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hooper, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hooper, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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