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Santee

Nebraska · 429 residents (2025 est.) · 0.564 sq mi
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Santee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,583. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 18.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 43.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 18.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
−22%since 2000
from 302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
417 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
18.2
−12%since 2000
from 20.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:429 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2162733303864431990201020202024Santee
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,583
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,775
+126%since 2000
from $7,879 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+41%since 2010
from 0.300 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$385
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.8%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
69.2% rent
Vacancy rate
30.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.3%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.4%(80)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3%(7)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other80%(188)
Diversity Score41.4%(97)
Diversity Score
41
+57%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% 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
6.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
65.9%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.1%
−47.7 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.8%
+28.3 ptssince 2017
from 42.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 81.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santee, Nebraska?

Santee, Nebraska has about 235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santee, Nebraska?

The typical household in Santee, Nebraska earns about $59,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santee, Nebraska expensive?

In Santee, Nebraska, the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Santee, Nebraska?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Santee, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santee, Nebraska?

About 43.4% of people in Santee, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santee, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Santee, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 114 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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