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Loup City

Nebraska · 1,026 residents (2025 est.) · 0.942 sq mi
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Loup City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
973
−2%since 2000
from 996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,033 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,057 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
−4%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,026 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9349981K1K1K1990201020202024Loup City
2024973
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,829 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,509
+106%since 2000
from $13,325 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−1%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+14%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(971)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(869)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(46)
Diversity Score24.7%(240)
Diversity Score
25
+517%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−9%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% 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
12.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loup City, Nebraska?

Loup City, Nebraska has about 973 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loup City, Nebraska?

The typical household in Loup City, Nebraska earns about $52,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Loup City, Nebraska expensive?

In Loup City, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Loup City, Nebraska?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Loup City, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Loup City, Nebraska?

About 11.8% of people in Loup City, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Loup City, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Loup City, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 136 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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