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Linwood

Nebraska · 93 residents (2025 est.) · 0.379 sq mi
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Linwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 58% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80
−32%since 2000
from 118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.0
+64%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:93 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
73951171381601990201020202024Linwood
202480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,368
+100%since 2000
from $13,654 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+71%since 2010
from 0.219 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade40%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction22.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
94.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.6%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.9%
+44.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(61)
Black2.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.5%(14)
Diversity Score48.2%(39)
Diversity Score
48
+679%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
60.9 min
+225%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+33.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
2.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+28.9 ptssince 2017
from 51.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linwood, Nebraska?

Linwood, Nebraska has about 80 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linwood, Nebraska?

The typical household in Linwood, Nebraska earns about $32,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Linwood, Nebraska?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Linwood, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linwood, Nebraska?

About 15.0% of people in Linwood, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linwood, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Linwood, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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