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Meadow Grove

Nebraska · 267 residents (2025 est.) · 0.31 sq mi
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With 174 people, Meadow Grove is a city in Nebraska. Owners hold 93% of the housing stock. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $67,500. At a median age of 45.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. There are 137 fewer people here than in 2000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

174
−44%since 2000
from 311 in 2000
267 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
570 / sq mi
−38%since 2009
from 918 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
45.0
+6%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.31 sq mi
Population, 19902024
15820625330034819902000201020202024Meadow Grove
2024174
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.3%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(14)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(13)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194%(7)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.1%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.1%(28)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(19)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.5%(20)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.9%(26)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.1%(28)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.9%(12)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$49,063
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$35,928
+121%since 2000
from $16,259 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
6.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.372
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$67,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
92.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
7.2% rent
23.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.10 people
−11%since 2009
from 2.35 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−53.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.4
+41%since 2009
from 1.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(296)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(4)
10
−61%since 2009
from 25 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

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German46%(80)
English16.7%(29)
American7.5%(13)
Irish6.3%(11)
Czech5.2%(9)
Italian2.9%(5)
Swedish2.9%(5)
Norwegian1.7%(3)
French1.1%(2)
Hungarian1.1%(2)
Danish0.6%(1)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.6%(1)
Russian0.6%(1)
Scottish0.6%(1)
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
91.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
5.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
73.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 79.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
91.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
16.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
22.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
46.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
11.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2013
from 13.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
85.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
92.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
96.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 8.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39%(32)
Married40.2%(33)
Widowed1.2%(1)
Divorced19.5%(16)
Women 15+
Never married8.2%(5)
Married57.4%(35)
Widowed29.5%(18)
Divorced4.9%(3)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2013
from 13.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
52.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
20.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
24.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
21.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
70.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
42.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% 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)12.5%(2)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)18.8%(3)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era43.8%(7)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 16 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 Meadow Grove, Nebraska?

Meadow Grove, Nebraska has about 174 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meadow Grove, Nebraska?

The typical household in Meadow Grove, Nebraska earns about $49,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meadow Grove, Nebraska expensive?

In Meadow Grove, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $67,500.

How educated are people in Meadow Grove, Nebraska?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Meadow Grove, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meadow Grove, Nebraska?

About 6.3% of people in Meadow Grove, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meadow Grove, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Meadow Grove, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 157 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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

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