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McCool Junction

Nebraska · 453 residents · 0.483 sq mi
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McCool Junction is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,210. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
453
+18%since 2000
from 385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
938 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+1%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2784045306567821990201020202024McCool Junction
2024718
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,210
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,407
+125%since 2000
from $16,598 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
+42.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.6%(7)
Diversity Score6.7%(30)
Diversity Score
7
+74%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−1%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 78.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
35.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCool Junction, Nebraska?

McCool Junction, Nebraska has about 453 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McCool Junction, Nebraska earns about $105,210 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 $114,300, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in McCool Junction, Nebraska?

About 13.5% 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 5.9% 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 80 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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