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Schuyler

Nebraska · 6,547 residents · 2.735 sq mi
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Schuyler has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,657. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,700. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,547
+22%since 2000
from 5,371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,394 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.2
−6%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Schuyler
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,657
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,170 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,225
+41%since 2000
from $14,376 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade51.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−18%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(2,893)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino45.1%(2,423)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(3,348)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.1%(1,379)
Black4.8%(314)
Hispanic / Latino72.5%(4,746)
Asian0.5%(34)
Other0.8%(53)
Diversity Score53%(3,471)
Diversity Score
53
−15%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
51.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
40.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
58.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−61.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schuyler, Nebraska?

Schuyler, Nebraska has about 6,547 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schuyler, Nebraska?

The typical household in Schuyler, Nebraska earns about $64,657 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schuyler, Nebraska expensive?

In Schuyler, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Schuyler, Nebraska?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Schuyler, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schuyler, Nebraska?

About 13.8% of people in Schuyler, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schuyler, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Schuyler, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,495 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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

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