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McCool Junction

Nebraska · 409 residents · 0.483 sq mi
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McCool Junction has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
409
+6%since 2000
from 385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
847 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+10%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2784045306567821990201020202024McCool Junction
2024718
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,511
+42%since 2000
from $16,598 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.263
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+4%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(379)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(391)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(39)
Diversity Score
10
+148%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCool Junction, Nebraska?

McCool Junction, Nebraska has about 409 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCool Junction, Nebraska?

The typical household in McCool Junction, Nebraska earns about $52,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCool Junction, Nebraska expensive?

In McCool Junction, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $72,900, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in McCool Junction, Nebraska?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in McCool Junction, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCool Junction, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of people in McCool Junction, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCool Junction, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, McCool Junction, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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