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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Overton

Nebraska · 646 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 $31,389. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $48,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

646
+22%since 1990
from 531 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,196 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 983 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
−4%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5075786497207911990201020202024Overton
2024689
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,389
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,821 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,941
+65%since 1990
from $9,065 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.7%
−9.1 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
29.9% rent
1.5
+14%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(531)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(578)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(59)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score21.3%(138)
21
+1050%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−32%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Overton, Nebraska?

Overton, Nebraska has about 646 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Overton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Overton, Nebraska earns about $31,389 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 $48,000, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Overton, Nebraska?

About 13.4% 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 12.7% of people in Overton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Overton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Overton, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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