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Scribner

Nebraska · 843 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 $46,985. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,500. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
843
−13%since 2000
from 971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,295 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+3%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6627668709741K1990201020202024Scribner
2024725
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,985
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,455 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,538
+64%since 2000
from $16,173 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(771)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(26)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other5.5%(46)
Diversity Score22.7%(191)
Diversity Score
23
+637%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scribner, Nebraska?

Scribner, Nebraska has about 843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scribner, Nebraska?

The typical household in Scribner, Nebraska earns about $46,985 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 $75,500, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Scribner, Nebraska?

About 16.2% 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 13.8% 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 107 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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