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Sargent

Nebraska · 500 residents · 1.085 sq mi
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Sargent has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,018. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 149 residents. 21% 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 $52,300. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
500
−23%since 2000
from 649 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
461 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+2%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3934895846797751990201020202024Sargent
2024534
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,018
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,559 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,372
+82%since 2000
from $13,962 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$52,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$885
+186%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+43%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(626)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(14)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(469)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3%(15)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(45)
Diversity Score
9
+47%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sargent, Nebraska?

Sargent, Nebraska has about 500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sargent, Nebraska?

The typical household in Sargent, Nebraska earns about $39,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sargent, Nebraska expensive?

In Sargent, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $52,300, and the typical rent is about $885 a month.

How educated are people in Sargent, Nebraska?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sargent, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sargent, Nebraska?

About 16.4% of people in Sargent, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sargent, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Sargent, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 243 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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