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Nebraska City

Nebraska · 7,289 residents · 4.973 sq mi
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Nebraska City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,069. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,289
+1%since 2000
from 7,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,466 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+5%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Nebraska City
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,069
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,952 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,835
+23%since 2000
from $16,969 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(6,790)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(318)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(883)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(6,302)
Black0.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(795)
Asian0.7%(51)
Other2.3%(166)
Diversity Score31.3%(2,280)
Diversity Score
31
+156%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+9%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nebraska City, Nebraska?

Nebraska City, Nebraska has about 7,289 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nebraska City, Nebraska earns about $43,069 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 $88,700, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Nebraska City, Nebraska?

About 17.5% 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 15.3% 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 742 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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