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Lewellen

Nebraska · 224 residents · 0.37 sq mi
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Lewellen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,500. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $44,000. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
224
−21%since 2000
from 282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
605 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 762 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.4
+2%since 2000
from 57.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1151652152653151990201020202024Lewellen
2024207
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,191 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,771
+66%since 2000
from $13,124 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
22.3%
−57.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
49.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+45%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(265)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(208)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score13.6%(30)
Diversity Score
14
+53%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.1%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewellen, Nebraska?

Lewellen, Nebraska has about 224 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewellen, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lewellen, Nebraska earns about $24,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewellen, Nebraska expensive?

In Lewellen, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $44,000.

How educated are people in Lewellen, Nebraska?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lewellen, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewellen, Nebraska?

About 20.3% of people in Lewellen, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewellen, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewellen, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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