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Rulo

Nebraska · 145 residents · 0.628 sq mi
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Rulo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,977. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 81 residents. 18% 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 $46,300. With a median age of 48.5, 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 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
−36%since 2000
from 226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
231 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+24%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
861341832312791990201020202024Rulo
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,977
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,419
+355%since 2000
from $11,971 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance20.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−14%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(94)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other25%(36)
Diversity Score53.5%(78)
Diversity Score
54
+3581%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.3%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
33.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.7%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rulo, Nebraska?

Rulo, Nebraska has about 145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rulo, Nebraska?

The typical household in Rulo, Nebraska earns about $48,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rulo, Nebraska expensive?

In Rulo, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $46,300.

How educated are people in Rulo, Nebraska?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rulo, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rulo, Nebraska?

About 4.5% of people in Rulo, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rulo, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Rulo, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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