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Loup City

Nebraska · 1,053 residents · 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 $36,280. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,200. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,053
+6%since 2000
from 996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,118 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,057 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+11%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9349981K1K1K1990201020202024Loup City
2024973
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,280
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,829 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,035
+80%since 2000
from $13,325 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+40%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(952)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(48)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other1.4%(15)
Diversity Score15.7%(166)
Diversity Score
16
+293%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loup City, Nebraska?

Loup City, Nebraska has about 1,053 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Loup City, Nebraska earns about $36,280 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 $81,200, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Loup City, Nebraska?

About 23.1% 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 15.6% 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 56 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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