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Obert

Nebraska · 22 residents (2025 est.) · 0.073 sq mi
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Obert has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,833. Population has fallen 67% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 63.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16
−67%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
219 / sq mi
−67%since 2000
from 671 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.7
+65%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:22 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13233342521990201020202024Obert
202416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,833
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,381
−14%since 2000
from $29,645 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.083
−74%since 2010
from 0.317 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing37.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction37.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade37.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Obert, Nebraska?

Obert, Nebraska has about 16 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Obert, Nebraska?

The typical household in Obert, Nebraska earns about $55,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Obert, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Obert, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Obert, Nebraska?

About 12.5% of people in Obert, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Obert, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Obert, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -57 percent over that period.

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