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Scribner

Nebraska · 814 residents (2025 est.) · 0.651 sq mi
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Scribner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,889. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 246 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,400. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
725
−25%since 2000
from 971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,114 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+11%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:814 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6627668709741K1990201020202024Scribner
2024725
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,889
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,455 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,362
+100%since 2000
from $16,173 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+21%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(954)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(613)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(70)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other5.2%(38)
Diversity Score34.1%(247)
Diversity Score
34
+1010%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+23.5 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scribner, Nebraska?

Scribner, Nebraska has about 725 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scribner, Nebraska?

The typical household in Scribner, Nebraska earns about $58,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scribner, Nebraska expensive?

In Scribner, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $114,400, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Scribner, Nebraska?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Scribner, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scribner, Nebraska?

About 14.4% of people in Scribner, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scribner, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Scribner, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 225 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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