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Rising City

Nebraska · 374 residents · 0.359 sq mi
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Rising City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,722. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
374
−3%since 2000
from 386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,042 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,075 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2372933494054611990201020202024Rising City
2024256
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,722
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,786 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,774
+30%since 2000
from $15,264 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(384)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(361)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(29)
Diversity Score
8
+504%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−6%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% 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
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rising City, Nebraska?

Rising City, Nebraska has about 374 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rising City, Nebraska?

The typical household in Rising City, Nebraska earns about $44,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rising City, Nebraska expensive?

In Rising City, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $65,400, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Rising City, Nebraska?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rising City, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rising City, Nebraska?

About 14.9% of people in Rising City, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rising City, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Rising City, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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