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Spalding

Nebraska · 487 residents · 0.321 sq mi
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Spalding has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,141. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,300. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
487
−9%since 2000
from 537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,517 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,673 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.2
+7%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3053954865766661990201020202024Spalding
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,141
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,039 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,003
+31%since 2000
from $16,087 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
28.1%
−53.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−35%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(531)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(467)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(10)
Diversity Score12.7%(62)
Diversity Score
13
+450%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
+9%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spalding, Nebraska?

Spalding, Nebraska has about 487 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spalding, Nebraska?

The typical household in Spalding, Nebraska earns about $44,141 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spalding, Nebraska expensive?

In Spalding, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $45,300.

How educated are people in Spalding, Nebraska?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Spalding, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spalding, Nebraska?

About 15.5% of people in Spalding, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spalding, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Spalding, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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