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Newman Grove

Nebraska · 632 residents (2025 est.) · 0.545 sq mi
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Newman Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,861. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
885
+11%since 2000
from 797 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,624 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
−18%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:632 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4746037328619901990201020202024Newman Grove
2024885
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,861
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,329 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,398
+56%since 2000
from $16,247 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
−20%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+52%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(685)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(105)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.5%(243)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(506)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.9%(353)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.7%(24)
Diversity Score64.2%(568)
Diversity Score
64
+110%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% 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
4.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.1%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+25.0 ptssince 2017
from 61.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.9%
−32.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.9%
+32.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newman Grove, Nebraska?

Newman Grove, Nebraska has about 885 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newman Grove, Nebraska?

The typical household in Newman Grove, Nebraska earns about $54,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newman Grove, Nebraska expensive?

In Newman Grove, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $100,000, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Newman Grove, Nebraska?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Newman Grove, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newman Grove, Nebraska?

About 15.4% of people in Newman Grove, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newman Grove, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Newman Grove, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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