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Sholes

Nebraska · 17 residents (2025 est.) · 0.138 sq mi
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Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 10 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14
−42%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.5
+71%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12182429351990201020202024Sholes
202414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$43,714
+87%since 2000
from $23,432 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
+92%since 2010
from 0.187 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing20%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
41.7%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 25.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
Female
64.3%
+39.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.7%
+32.1 ptssince 2012
from 3.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.4%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 71.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2016
from 88.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2016
from 11.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sholes, Nebraska?

Sholes, Nebraska has about 14 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Sholes, Nebraska?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sholes, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sholes, Nebraska?

About 7.1% of people in Sholes, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sholes, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Sholes, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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