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Scribner

Nebraska · 857 residents · 0.651 sq mi
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Scribner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,450. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,500. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
857
−12%since 2000
from 971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,316 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.4
+17%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6627668709741K1990201020202024Scribner
2024725
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,450
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,455 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,100
+12%since 2000
from $16,173 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−48.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+10%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(820)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other3%(26)
Diversity Score12.3%(105)
Diversity Score
12
+299%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scribner, Nebraska?

Scribner, Nebraska has about 857 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scribner, Nebraska?

The typical household in Scribner, Nebraska earns about $31,450 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 $55,500, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Scribner, Nebraska?

About 11.6% 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 14.1% 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 93 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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