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Potter

Nebraska · 337 residents · 1.439 sq mi
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Potter has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 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 $59,300. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
337
−14%since 2000
from 390 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
234 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+28%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2713073443814171990201020202024Potter
2024283
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,750
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,068
+82%since 2000
from $14,344 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−1%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(318)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score12%(40)
Diversity Score
12
+110%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potter, Nebraska?

Potter, Nebraska has about 337 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Potter, Nebraska?

The typical household in Potter, Nebraska earns about $50,750 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 $59,300, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Potter, Nebraska?

About 16.2% 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 4.2% of people in Potter, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potter, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Potter, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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