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Nehawka

Nebraska · 173 residents · 0.245 sq mi
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Nehawka has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173
−25%since 2000
from 232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
706 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 947 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+15%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
861552252943631990201020202024Nehawka
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,581
+67%since 2000
from $17,143 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance16.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
10.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−21%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(163)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score9.6%(17)
Diversity Score
10
+119%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2011
from 85.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nehawka, Nebraska?

Nehawka, Nebraska has about 173 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nehawka, Nebraska?

The typical household in Nehawka, Nebraska earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nehawka, Nebraska expensive?

In Nehawka, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Nehawka, Nebraska?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Nehawka, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nehawka, Nebraska?

About 0.5% of people in Nehawka, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nehawka, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nehawka, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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