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Scribner

Nebraska · 814 residents (2025 est.) · 0.65 sq mi
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With 725 people, Scribner is a city in Nebraska. At a median age of 48.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 84% of homes are owner-occupied. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,400. The foreign-born share is 2%.

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

725
−25%since 2000
from 971 in 2000
814 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,114 / sq mi
−29%since 2009
from 1,568 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
48.1
+11%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.65 sq mi
Population, 19902024
6627668709741K19902000201020202024Scribner
2024725
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(44)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(41)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.6%(48)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(41)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(25)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.8%(78)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.1%(66)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.2%(74)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415%(109)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416%(116)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.7%(56)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.7%(27)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$58,889
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,455 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
14.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$114,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$995
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,442
84.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
15.6% rent
8.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.26 people
+4%since 2009
from 2.18 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
52.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.9
+11%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(954)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(613)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(70)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other5.2%(38)
34
+184%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.8%(64)
Spaniard0.3%(2)
Asian origin
Japanese0.3%(2)
Vietnamese0.3%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.7%(5)
Ancestry
German40.4%(293)
English11.2%(81)
Irish8.3%(60)
Czech6.2%(45)
Swedish2.9%(21)
Polish2.8%(20)
Danish2.6%(19)
American1.7%(12)
Russian1.7%(12)
Dutch0.7%(5)
French0.6%(4)
Bulgarian0.3%(2)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Italian0.3%(2)
Romanian0.3%(2)
Welsh0.3%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
75.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
15.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
2.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
2.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
58.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
82.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
31.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
46.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
2.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
21.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2013
from 11.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
87.3%
+23.5 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
91.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
91.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
6.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.1%(82)
Married56.8%(172)
Widowed4.3%(13)
Divorced11.9%(36)
Women 15+
Never married18.7%(54)
Married56.1%(162)
Widowed11.4%(33)
Divorced13.8%(40)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2013
from 11.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
47.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
21.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
26.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
19.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
68.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
43.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)7.7%(3)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)2.6%(1)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era74.4%(29)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War10.3%(4)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 39 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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