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McCook

Nebraska · 7,698 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 $38,974. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $76,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,698
−4%since 2000
from 7,994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,410 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+3%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024McCook
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,974
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,105 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,465
+29%since 2000
from $16,691 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(7,683)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(202)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(561)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(7,143)
Black0.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(377)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other1.3%(102)
Diversity Score16.7%(1,283)
Diversity Score
17
+138%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCook, Nebraska?

McCook, Nebraska has about 7,698 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCook, Nebraska?

The typical household in McCook, Nebraska earns about $38,974 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 $76,100, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in McCook, Nebraska?

About 21.4% 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 12.0% 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 414 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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