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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Niobrara

Nebraska · 379 residents · 0.728 sq mi
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Niobrara has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,000. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $35,600. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

379
−4%since 1990
from 393 in 1990
1990 – 2025
521 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 540 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
49.4
+9%since 1990
from 45.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2823153493824151990201020202024Niobrara
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,299
+79%since 1990
from $8,545 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$288
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $204 in 1990
US average: $602
71.2%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
28.8% rent
1.4
−12%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(372)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(50)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(25)
7
−48%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.0%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+19.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−21%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niobrara, Nebraska?

Niobrara, Nebraska has about 379 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Niobrara, Nebraska?

The typical household in Niobrara, Nebraska earns about $26,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niobrara, Nebraska expensive?

In Niobrara, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $35,600, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Niobrara, Nebraska?

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

What is the poverty rate in Niobrara, Nebraska?

About 13.8% of people in Niobrara, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niobrara, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Niobrara, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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