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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Overton

Nebraska · 531 residents · 0.54 sq mi
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Overton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,821. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,600. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

531
−18%vs 2000
vs 646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
983 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 1,196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
+4%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5075786497207911990201020202024Overton
2024689
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,821
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,389 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,065
−39%vs 2000
vs $14,941 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.8%
+9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,600
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$269
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $500 in 2000
US average: $450
77.1%
+7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.1% in 2000
22.9% rent
1.3
−12%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(578)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(59)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.3%(138)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(531)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(10)
2
−91%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.7%
−13.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Overton, Nebraska?

Overton, Nebraska has about 531 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Overton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Overton, Nebraska earns about $19,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Overton, Nebraska expensive?

In Overton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $26,600, and the typical rent is about $269 a month.

How educated are people in Overton, Nebraska?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Overton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Overton, Nebraska?

About 21.8% of people in Overton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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