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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Nebraska City

Nebraska · 7,228 residents · 4.973 sq mi
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Nebraska City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,952. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $69,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,228
+10%since 1990
from 6,547 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,453 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,317 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+5%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Nebraska City
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,952
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,351 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,969
+53%since 1990
from $11,073 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.3%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$434
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
67.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
32.3% rent
2.0
+16%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(6,490)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(94)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score5.6%(366)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(6,790)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(318)
Asian0.4%(27)
Diversity Score12.2%(883)
12
+118%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−8%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nebraska City, Nebraska?

Nebraska City, Nebraska has about 7,228 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nebraska City, Nebraska?

The typical household in Nebraska City, Nebraska earns about $34,952 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nebraska City, Nebraska expensive?

In Nebraska City, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $69,800, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Nebraska City, Nebraska?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nebraska City, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nebraska City, Nebraska?

About 9.3% of people in Nebraska City, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nebraska City, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nebraska City, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 681 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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