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Prague

Nebraska · 291 residents · 0.326 sq mi
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Prague has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,188. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,500. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
−16%since 2000
from 346 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
893 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,061 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+25%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2443013594164731990201020202024Prague
2024310
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,188
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,245
+59%since 2000
from $13,395 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
11.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+21%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score3.3%(10)
Diversity Score
3
−8%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.6%
−62.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prague, Nebraska?

Prague, Nebraska has about 291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prague, Nebraska?

The typical household in Prague, Nebraska earns about $47,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prague, Nebraska expensive?

In Prague, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $72,500.

How educated are people in Prague, Nebraska?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Prague, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prague, Nebraska?

About 12.7% of people in Prague, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prague, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Prague, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 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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