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Maskell

Nebraska · 58 residents (2025 est.) · 0.157 sq mi
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Maskell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% 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 $85,000. With a median age of 53.0, 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 53.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
+13%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
484 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.0
+38%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:58 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4966831001171990201020202024Maskell
202476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,175
+1%since 2000
from $24,906 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
+16%since 2010
from 0.275 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration23.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance19%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+67%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(9)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% 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
21.6 min
−36%since 2000
from 33.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.2%
−18.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.3%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2017
from 96.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maskell, Nebraska?

Maskell, Nebraska has about 76 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maskell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Maskell, Nebraska earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maskell, Nebraska expensive?

In Maskell, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $85,000.

How educated are people in Maskell, Nebraska?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Maskell, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maskell, Nebraska?

About 10.7% of people in Maskell, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maskell, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Maskell, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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