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McLean

Nebraska · 38 residents (2025 est.) · 0.095 sq mi
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McLean is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,625. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 48 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household 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

Total population
86
+126%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
905 / sq mi
+126%since 2000
from 400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
−26%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
123660831071990201020202024McLean
202486
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,625
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,292 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
30.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
98.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 87.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
63.8%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.1%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
34.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
44.2%
−45.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 59.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2016
from 85.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2016
from 14.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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