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Panama

Nebraska · 256 residents · 0.284 sq mi
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Panama is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $113,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
256
+1%since 2000
from 253 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
901 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+3%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1902232562893221990201020202024Panama
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,841 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,790
+52%since 2000
from $17,596 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(248)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(252)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other2.2%(6)
Diversity Score8%(21)
Diversity Score
8
+64%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
44.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Panama, Nebraska?

Panama, Nebraska has about 256 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Panama, Nebraska?

The typical household in Panama, Nebraska earns about $67,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Panama, Nebraska expensive?

In Panama, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $113,000, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Panama, Nebraska?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Panama, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Panama, Nebraska?

About 6.6% of people in Panama, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Panama, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Panama, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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