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Nickerson

Nebraska · 312 residents · 0.38 sq mi
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Nickerson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,469. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 119 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
312
−28%since 2000
from 431 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
821 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+31%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2713534355175991990201020202024Nickerson
2024552
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,469
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,477 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,815
+110%since 2000
from $12,744 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+38.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(73)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score48.3%(151)
Diversity Score
48
+6%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
55.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+78%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 78.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−56.0 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nickerson, Nebraska?

Nickerson, Nebraska has about 312 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nickerson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Nickerson, Nebraska earns about $65,469 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 $64,800, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Nickerson, Nebraska?

About 1.8% 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 19.3% 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 14 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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