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Pawnee City

Nebraska · 878 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 $33,942. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 155 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $46,800. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
878
−15%since 2000
from 1,033 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
742 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.9
+5%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7728589451K1K1990201020202024Pawnee City
2024801
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,942
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,587 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,256
+17%since 2000
from $17,386 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−49.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+7%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,021)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(836)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(18)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.4%(30)
Diversity Score13.9%(122)
Diversity Score
14
+724%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% 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
9.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawnee City, Nebraska?

Pawnee City, Nebraska has about 878 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pawnee City, Nebraska earns about $33,942 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 $46,800, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Pawnee City, Nebraska?

About 16.1% 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 17.9% of people in Pawnee City, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pawnee City, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Pawnee City, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 125 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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