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Santee

Nebraska · 424 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 $40,938. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $29,800. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
424
+40%since 2000
from 302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
752 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
20.4
−1%since 2000
from 20.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2162733303864431990201020202024Santee
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,938
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,987
+90%since 2000
from $7,879 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,800
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$280
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
18.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
81.3% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−74%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(8)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other85.4%(362)
Diversity Score12.6%(53)
Diversity Score
13
−52%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.6 min
−39%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.8%
−42.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santee, Nebraska?

Santee, Nebraska has about 424 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santee, Nebraska?

The typical household in Santee, Nebraska earns about $40,938 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 $29,800, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Santee, Nebraska?

About 7.9% 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 39.6% of people in Santee, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santee, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Santee, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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