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Ragan

Nebraska · 21 residents (2025 est.) · 0.253 sq mi
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Population has fallen 74% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12
−74%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
−74%since 2000
from 182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+28%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2183449651990201020202024Ragan
202412
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$36,342
+105%since 2000
from $17,758 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.545
+88%since 2010
from 0.290 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade42.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing28.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−58.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
57.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−52.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Female
41.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−63.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
−37.9 ptssince 2012
from 46.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ragan, Nebraska?

Ragan, Nebraska has about 12 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Ragan, Nebraska expensive?

In Ragan, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $70,000.

How educated are people in Ragan, Nebraska?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ragan, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ragan, Nebraska?

About 16.7% of people in Ragan, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ragan, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ragan, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -73 percent over that period.

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

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