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Octavia

Nebraska · 107 residents · 0.164 sq mi
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Octavia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,964. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 9% 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 $66,700. With a median age of 50.2, 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 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
107
−26%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
652 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+97%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
991221461691921990201020202024Octavia
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,964
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,540
+73%since 2000
from $13,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$66,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
14.6% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score52.6%(56)
Diversity Score
53
+46%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 81.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.0%
−44.9 ptssince 2013
from 68.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Octavia, Nebraska?

Octavia, Nebraska has about 107 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Octavia, Nebraska?

The typical household in Octavia, Nebraska earns about $56,964 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 $66,700.

How educated are people in Octavia, Nebraska?

About 8.6% 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 6.0% of people in Octavia, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Octavia, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Octavia, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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