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Moorefield

Nebraska · 27 residents (2025 est.) · 0.167 sq mi
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Moorefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 12 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 70.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 53% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40
−23%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
240 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
70.6
+83%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3183450651990201020202024Moorefield
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,945
+35%since 2000
from $15,481 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.282
−11%since 2010
from 0.316 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
61.1%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% 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%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(40)
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
21.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
72.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 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%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.4%
−65.6 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
72.7%
+72.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.5%
+32.5 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2017
from 60.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moorefield, Nebraska?

Moorefield, Nebraska has about 40 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moorefield, Nebraska?

The typical household in Moorefield, Nebraska earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Moorefield, Nebraska?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Moorefield, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moorefield, Nebraska?

About 5.0% of people in Moorefield, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moorefield, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Moorefield, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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