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Otoe

Nebraska · 169 residents (2025 est.) · 0.159 sq mi
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Otoe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $49,400. Households here earn about 42% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−26%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,006 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+14%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:169 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1151622102573041990201020202024Otoe
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,116
+118%since 2000
from $12,461 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+11%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,400
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
30.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+8%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(7)
Diversity Score16.3%(26)
Diversity Score
16
+1313%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
−1%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
16.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2017
from 81.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 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 Otoe, Nebraska?

Otoe, Nebraska has about 160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Otoe, Nebraska?

The typical household in Otoe, Nebraska earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Otoe, Nebraska expensive?

In Otoe, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $49,400, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Otoe, Nebraska?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Otoe, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Otoe, Nebraska?

About 19.4% of people in Otoe, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Otoe, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Otoe, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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