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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pawnee City

Nebraska · 1,033 residents · 1.183 sq mi
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Pawnee City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,587. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% 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 $30,300. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,033
+3%since 1990
from 1,003 in 1990
1990 – 2025
873 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 848 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
50.3
−5%since 1990
from 52.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7728589451K1K1990201020202024Pawnee City
2024801
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,587
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,878 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,386
+83%since 1990
from $9,476 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$30,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$271
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175 in 1990
US average: $602
74.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
25.5% rent
1.3
+36%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(989)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(75)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,021)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(17)
2
−77%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−39%since 1990
from 21.7 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 Pawnee City, Nebraska?

Pawnee City, Nebraska has about 1,033 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pawnee City, Nebraska?

The typical household in Pawnee City, Nebraska earns about $23,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pawnee City, Nebraska expensive?

In Pawnee City, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $30,300, and the typical rent is about $271 a month.

How educated are people in Pawnee City, Nebraska?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pawnee City, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pawnee City, Nebraska?

About 14.3% of people in Pawnee City, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pawnee City, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Pawnee City, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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