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Nemaha

Nebraska · 112 residents (2025 est.) · 0.303 sq mi
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Nemaha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,000. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
−64%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
−64%since 2000
from 587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+10%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:112 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
52881241601961990201020202024Nemaha
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,342
+186%since 2000
from $13,409 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−18%since 2010
from 0.476 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance19.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services13.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
33.9%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−4%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(2)
Diversity Score7.6%(5)
Diversity Score
8
+82%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.3%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2012
from 36.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 63.6% 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 Nemaha, Nebraska?

Nemaha, Nebraska has about 64 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nemaha, Nebraska?

The typical household in Nemaha, Nebraska earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nemaha, Nebraska expensive?

In Nemaha, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $53,000, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Nemaha, Nebraska?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Nemaha, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nemaha, Nebraska?

About 12.5% of people in Nemaha, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nemaha, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nemaha, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 120 residents, a change of about -65 percent over that period.

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