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Ravenna

Nebraska · 1,441 residents · 1.562 sq mi
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Ravenna has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,441
+7%since 2000
from 1,341 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
923 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 859 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+5%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Ravenna
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,536
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,611
+79%since 2000
from $15,953 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+11%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,325)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,328)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4%(57)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other3.1%(45)
Diversity Score18.8%(272)
Diversity Score
19
+682%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ravenna, Nebraska?

Ravenna, Nebraska has about 1,441 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ravenna, Nebraska?

The typical household in Ravenna, Nebraska earns about $55,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ravenna, Nebraska expensive?

In Ravenna, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Ravenna, Nebraska?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ravenna, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ravenna, Nebraska?

About 11.7% of people in Ravenna, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ravenna, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ravenna, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 128 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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