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Nickerson

Nebraska · 369 residents · 0.38 sq mi
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Nickerson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,000. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
369
−14%since 2000
from 431 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
971 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
+19%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2713534355175991990201020202024Nickerson
2024552
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,477 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,758
+8%since 2000
from $12,744 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$394
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
92.9%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+102%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(323)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(97)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.5%(196)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(272)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(9)
Diversity Score51.2%(189)
Diversity Score
51
+13%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+12%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.8%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nickerson, Nebraska?

Nickerson, Nebraska has about 369 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nickerson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Nickerson, Nebraska earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nickerson, Nebraska expensive?

In Nickerson, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $63,000, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Nickerson, Nebraska?

About 0.8% of adults age 25 and over in Nickerson, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nickerson, Nebraska?

About 22.4% of people in Nickerson, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nickerson, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nickerson, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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