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Magnet

Nebraska · 46 residents (2025 est.) · 0.149 sq mi
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Magnet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,063. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $33,800. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
−23%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
409 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+23%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:46 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4254565861990201020202024Magnet
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,063
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,536
+79%since 2000
from $15,357 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+48%since 2010
from 0.262 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information37.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.6
+74%since 2000
from 0.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.2%(16)
Diversity Score48.4%(30)
Diversity Score
48
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2011
from 87.5% in 2011
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.2%
+29.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 36.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−23.8 ptssince 2012
from 35.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 60.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnet, Nebraska?

Magnet, Nebraska has about 61 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnet, Nebraska?

The typical household in Magnet, Nebraska earns about $59,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magnet, Nebraska expensive?

In Magnet, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $33,800.

How educated are people in Magnet, Nebraska?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Magnet, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magnet, Nebraska?

About 14.8% of people in Magnet, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magnet, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Magnet, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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