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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Howard City (Boelus)

Nebraska · 221 residents · 0.71 sq mi
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Howard City (Boelus) has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $22,100. With a median age of 39.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 30% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

221
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
311 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.0
+4%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1631791952102261990201020202024Howard City (Boelus)
2024186
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,125
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,649
−27%vs 2000
vs $11,797 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.5%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$22,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$206
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $467 in 2000
US average: $450
80.2%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.8% in 2000
19.8% rent
1.2
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(5)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.8%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska?

Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska has about 221 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska?

The typical household in Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska earns about $18,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska expensive?

In Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska, the median home is worth about $22,100, and the typical rent is about $206 a month.

How educated are people in Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska?

About 14.5% of people in Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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