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Santee

Nebraska · 346 residents · 0.564 sq mi
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Santee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,211. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $129,200. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 127%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
346
+15%since 2000
from 302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
613 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.8
+6%since 2000
from 20.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2162733303864431990201020202024Santee
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,211
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,028
−11%since 2000
from $7,879 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
66.6%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.300
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$145
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
11.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
76.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.9%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.7
+143%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other84.3%(292)
Diversity Score24.5%(85)
Diversity Score
24
−7%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
24.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% 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
14.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
52.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santee, Nebraska?

Santee, Nebraska has about 346 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santee, Nebraska?

The typical household in Santee, Nebraska earns about $19,211 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santee, Nebraska expensive?

In Santee, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $129,200, and the typical rent is about $145 a month.

How educated are people in Santee, Nebraska?

About 9.9% 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 66.6% 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 3 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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