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Melbeta

Nebraska · 108 residents · 0.056 sq mi
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Melbeta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,583. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
108
−22%since 2000
from 138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,929 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2,464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+5%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
861071281491701990201020202024Melbeta
2024146
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,583
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,132
+45%since 2000
from $15,268 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance26.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services15.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$575
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
8.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12%(13)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.2%(32)
Diversity Score
29
+59%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 21.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.8%
+28.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.6%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melbeta, Nebraska?

Melbeta, Nebraska has about 108 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melbeta, Nebraska?

The typical household in Melbeta, Nebraska earns about $49,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melbeta, Nebraska expensive?

In Melbeta, Nebraska, the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Melbeta, Nebraska?

About 2.2% of adults age 25 and over in Melbeta, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melbeta, Nebraska?

About 17.1% of people in Melbeta, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melbeta, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Melbeta, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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