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Howard City (Boelus)

Nebraska · 181 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 $49,688. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,700. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
181
−18%since 2000
from 221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
255 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+24%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1631791952102261990201020202024Howard City (Boelus)
2024186
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,688
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,594
+168%since 2000
from $11,797 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10%
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(178)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(5)
Diversity Score10.1%(18)
Diversity Score
10
+346%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska has about 181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska earns about $49,688 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 $71,700, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

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

About 6.4% 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 3.7% of people in Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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