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Niobrara

Nebraska · 370 residents · 0.728 sq mi
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Niobrara has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,347. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $58,500. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
370
−2%since 2000
from 379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
508 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.8
+11%since 2000
from 49.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2823153493824151990201020202024Niobrara
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,347
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,183
+32%since 2000
from $15,299 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.8%
−49.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+6%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(311)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(23)
Diversity Score22.4%(83)
Diversity Score
22
+243%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.3%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niobrara, Nebraska?

Niobrara, Nebraska has about 370 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niobrara, Nebraska?

The typical household in Niobrara, Nebraska earns about $40,347 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 $58,500, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Niobrara, Nebraska?

About 11.5% 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 22.5% 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 23 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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