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Neligh

Nebraska · 1,599 residents · 1.462 sq mi
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Neligh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,946. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $63,200. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
1,599
−3%since 2000
from 1,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,094 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+8%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Neligh
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,946
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,580 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,855
+5%since 2000
from $17,888 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+15%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,623)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(59)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,512)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(67)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other2%(32)
Diversity Score15.9%(255)
Diversity Score
16
+344%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neligh, Nebraska?

Neligh, Nebraska has about 1,599 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neligh, Nebraska?

The typical household in Neligh, Nebraska earns about $32,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neligh, Nebraska expensive?

In Neligh, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $63,200, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Neligh, Nebraska?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Neligh, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neligh, Nebraska?

About 19.4% of people in Neligh, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neligh, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Neligh, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 123 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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