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McCook

Nebraska · 7,994 residents · 5.459 sq mi
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McCook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,105. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,994
−1%since 1990
from 8,112 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,464 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,486 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+13%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024McCook
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,105
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,411 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,691
+44%since 1990
from $11,631 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$398
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
66.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
33.1% rent
2.0
+9%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(7,958)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(167)
Asian0.6%(50)
Diversity Score9.4%(765)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(7,683)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(202)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score7%(561)
7
−26%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.0%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.0 min
−24%since 1990
from 11.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in McCook, Nebraska?

McCook, Nebraska has about 7,994 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in McCook, Nebraska?

The typical household in McCook, Nebraska earns about $31,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCook, Nebraska expensive?

In McCook, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $61,300, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in McCook, Nebraska?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in McCook, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCook, Nebraska?

About 9.4% of people in McCook, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCook, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, McCook, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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