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Potter

Nebraska · 342 residents · 1.439 sq mi
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Potter has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,920. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,300. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
342
−12%since 2000
from 390 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
238 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+36%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2713073443814171990201020202024Potter
2024283
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,920
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,360
+147%since 2000
from $14,344 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(310)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(7)
Diversity Score16.3%(56)
Diversity Score
16
+186%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potter, Nebraska?

Potter, Nebraska has about 342 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Potter, Nebraska?

The typical household in Potter, Nebraska earns about $53,920 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 $86,300.

How educated are people in Potter, Nebraska?

About 22.2% 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 5.2% 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 63 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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