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McLean

Nebraska · 38 residents (2025 est.) · 0.10 sq mi
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McLean is home to 86 people in Nebraska. Since 2000 the city has more than doubled, up 48 people. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. This skews young, with a median age of 29.6. 89% of homes are owner-occupied. Few US cities rank higher on income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

86
+126%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
38 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
905 / sq mi
+139%since 2009
from 379 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
29.6
−26%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.10 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1236608310719902000201020202024McLean
202486
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.3%(2)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.5%(3)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.3%(2)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2434.9%(30)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.5%(9)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 442.3%(2)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.8%(5)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6429.1%(25)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.7%(4)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.7%(4)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$97,625
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,292 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$29,710
+72%since 2000
from $17,225 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+56.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.166
−40%since 2010
from 0.278 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

88.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
11.1% rent
30.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.19 people
+88%since 2010
from 1.70 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German38.4%(33)
Irish7%(6)
Norwegian3.5%(3)
Czech2.3%(2)
French1.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
98.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
1.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
87.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 87.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
95.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
63.8%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
27.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

65.1%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
34.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
7.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
44.2%
+34.2 ptssince 2013
from 10.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
70.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 59.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
88.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2016
from 85.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2016
from 14.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married52%(26)
Married46%(23)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced2%(1)
Women 15+
Never married3.4%(1)
Married89.7%(26)
Widowed6.9%(2)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

44.2%
+34.2 ptssince 2013
from 10.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
26.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
8.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
9.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
12.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
34.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
20.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(3)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 3 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in McLean, Nebraska?

McLean, Nebraska has about 86 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McLean, Nebraska?

The typical household in McLean, Nebraska earns about $97,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in McLean, Nebraska?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in McLean, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McLean, Nebraska?

About 4.7% of people in McLean, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has McLean, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, McLean, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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

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