CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Potter

Nebraska · 405 residents · 1.439 sq mi

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Potter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,236. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $21,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 15%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

405

+4%vs 2000

vs 390 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

281 / sq mi

+4%vs 2000

vs 271 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.4

−7%vs 2000

vs 35.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024283

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$19,236

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $28,750 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$9,070

−37%vs 2000

vs $14,344 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.4%

−9.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 17.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$21,900

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $34,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$350

+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $379 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

83.6%

+8.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 75.5% in 2000

16.4% rent

Afford Score

1.1

−4%vs 2000

vs 1.2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic96.7%(377)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)

Asian0%(0)

Other0%

Diversity Score5.7%(22)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.5%(403)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)

Asian0%(0)

Other0.5%(2)

Diversity Score2.4%(10)

Diversity Score

−57%vs 2000

vs 6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.2%

+1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.1% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

74.9%

−7.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.6%

+2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 2.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

26.5 min

+102%vs 2000

vs 13.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potter, Nebraska?

Potter, Nebraska has about 405 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Potter, Nebraska?

The typical household in Potter, Nebraska earns about $19,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potter, Nebraska expensive?

In Potter, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $21,900, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Potter, Nebraska?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Potter, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potter, Nebraska?

About 8.4% of people in Potter, 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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