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Overton

Nebraska · 607 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 $41,414. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,900. Households here earn about 34% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
607
−6%since 2000
from 646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5075786497207911990201020202024Overton
2024689
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.9%(48)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(49)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.6%(52)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.7%(53)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(23)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.7%(71)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.3%(87)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.9%(66)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.5%(82)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.1%(43)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.8%(29)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.7%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,414
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,389 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,012
+34%since 2000
from $14,941 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−9%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Overton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(578)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(59)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(523)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(55)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other10.4%(63)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7%(49)
Salvadoran1.9%(13)
Guatemalan0.7%(5)
Honduran0.6%(4)
Nicaraguan0.6%(4)
Ancestry
German34.2%(240)
Irish13.8%(97)
American9.8%(69)
English5.4%(38)
Dutch4.3%(30)
Polish3%(21)
Czech1.7%(12)
Swedish1.6%(11)
Welsh1.4%(10)
Danish1%(7)
Greek1%(7)
Italian0.7%(5)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.6%(4)
Norwegian0.4%(3)
French0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
42.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married24.1%(62)
Married67.3%(173)
Widowed1.2%(3)
Divorced7.4%(19)
Women 15+
Never married23.2%(57)
Married56.1%(138)
Widowed10.2%(25)
Divorced10.6%(26)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Overton, Nebraska?

Overton, Nebraska has about 607 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Overton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Overton, Nebraska earns about $41,414 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 $78,900, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Overton, Nebraska?

About 8.3% 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 9.4% 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 76 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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