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Palisade

Nebraska · 294 residents · 0.355 sq mi
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Palisade has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,667. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 92 residents. 14% 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 $51,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
294
−24%since 2000
from 386 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
828 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,087 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+15%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2753313884445002000201020202024Palisade
2024321
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,667
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,404
+117%since 2000
from $13,106 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance29.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services11.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−5%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(372)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(11)
Diversity Score12.3%(36)
Diversity Score
12
+366%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+117%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palisade, Nebraska?

Palisade, Nebraska has about 294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palisade, Nebraska?

The typical household in Palisade, Nebraska earns about $46,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palisade, Nebraska expensive?

In Palisade, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $51,800, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Palisade, Nebraska?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Palisade, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palisade, Nebraska?

About 9.3% of people in Palisade, 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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