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Kimball

Nebraska · 2,290 residents · 2.351 sq mi
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Kimball has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,900. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,290
−11%since 2000
from 2,559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
974 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,088 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+11%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Kimball
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,984 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,912
+33%since 2000
from $18,762 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+19%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,392)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(90)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(254)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,984)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(209)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other4%(93)
Diversity Score30.5%(698)
Diversity Score
30
+206%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kimball, Nebraska?

Kimball, Nebraska has about 2,290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kimball, Nebraska?

The typical household in Kimball, Nebraska earns about $39,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kimball, Nebraska expensive?

In Kimball, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $73,900, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Kimball, Nebraska?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kimball, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kimball, Nebraska?

About 13.2% of people in Kimball, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kimball, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Kimball, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 284 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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