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Octavia

Nebraska · 127 residents · 0.164 sq mi
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Octavia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 6% 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 $45,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127
−12%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
774 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+41%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
991221461691921990201020202024Octavia
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,876
+2%since 2000
from $13,592 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+69%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.1%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85%(108)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.4%(37)
Diversity Score
29
−19%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+104%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.4%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
39.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Octavia, Nebraska?

Octavia, Nebraska has about 127 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Octavia, Nebraska?

The typical household in Octavia, Nebraska earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Octavia, Nebraska expensive?

In Octavia, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $45,900, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Octavia, Nebraska?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Octavia, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Octavia, Nebraska?

About 21.1% of people in Octavia, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Octavia, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Octavia, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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