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Oconto

Nebraska · 138 residents · 0.203 sq mi
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Oconto has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,500. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−2%since 2000
from 141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
680 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 695 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+21%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1161311461601751990201020202024Oconto
2024167
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,472
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,903
+101%since 2000
from $13,377 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services8.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
15.9% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−10%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score8.7%(12)
Diversity Score
9
+2%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+90%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
37.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oconto, Nebraska?

Oconto, Nebraska has about 138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oconto, Nebraska?

The typical household in Oconto, Nebraska earns about $58,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oconto, Nebraska expensive?

In Oconto, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $58,500.

How educated are people in Oconto, Nebraska?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oconto, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oconto, Nebraska?

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

Has Oconto, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Oconto, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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