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Rising City

Nebraska · 356 residents · 0.359 sq mi
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Rising City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,000. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
356
−8%since 2000
from 386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
992 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,075 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+21%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2372933494054611990201020202024Rising City
2024256
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,163
+65%since 2000
from $15,264 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
11.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(327)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score17%(61)
Diversity Score
17
+1222%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+3%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rising City, Nebraska?

Rising City, Nebraska has about 356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rising City, Nebraska earns about $61,250 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Rising City, Nebraska?

About 12.8% 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 7.7% 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 13 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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