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Naponee

Nebraska · 84 residents (2025 est.) · 0.231 sq mi
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Naponee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $38,500. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
−33%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
381 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.5
+39%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:84 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
60811021221431990201020202024Naponee
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,790
+244%since 2000
from $11,866 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−15%since 2010
from 0.473 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance38.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services14.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
3.7% rent
Vacancy rate
32.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
+16%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(11)
Diversity Score27.3%(24)
Diversity Score
27
+1344%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.7%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+2.1 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
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 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
54.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2011
from 37.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
39.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2012
from 37.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% 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 Naponee, Nebraska?

Naponee, Nebraska has about 88 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Naponee, Nebraska?

The typical household in Naponee, Nebraska earns about $57,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Naponee, Nebraska expensive?

In Naponee, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $38,500.

How educated are people in Naponee, Nebraska?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Naponee, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Naponee, Nebraska?

About 19.3% of people in Naponee, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Naponee, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Naponee, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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