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Mullen

Nebraska · 457 residents (2025 est.) · 0.413 sq mi
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Mullen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 34% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
478
−3%since 2000
from 491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,157 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
−9%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:457 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3254024795566331990201020202024Mullen
2024478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,750
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,989 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,756
+110%since 2000
from $16,532 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+4%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
1.4%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+32%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(480)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(420)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.1%(58)
Diversity Score26.7%(127)
Diversity Score
27
+651%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% 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
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.7%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 59.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mullen, Nebraska?

Mullen, Nebraska has about 478 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mullen, Nebraska?

The typical household in Mullen, Nebraska earns about $50,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mullen, Nebraska expensive?

In Mullen, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $85,400, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Mullen, Nebraska?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mullen, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mullen, Nebraska?

About 5.5% of people in Mullen, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mullen, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Mullen, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 129 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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