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Lake Waconda

Nebraska · 127 residents · 0.121 sq mi
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The short version

Lake Waconda is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,644. Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 34 residents. Median home value is $325,800. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127
−21%since 2023
from 161 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
1,050 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 1,331 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.2
−1%since 2023
from 62.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
12413414415416420232024Lake Waconda
2024127
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,644
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $140,221 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,841
+11%since 2023
from $69,121 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.197
−17%since 2023
from 0.239 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance47.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical47.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $339,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
74.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.2
−8%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Female
52.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Waconda, Nebraska?

Lake Waconda, Nebraska has about 127 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Waconda, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lake Waconda, Nebraska earns about $145,644 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Waconda, Nebraska expensive?

In Lake Waconda, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $325,800.

How educated are people in Lake Waconda, Nebraska?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Waconda, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Waconda, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of people in Lake Waconda, 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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