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Steele City

Nebraska · 61 residents · 0.233 sq mi
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Steele City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,625. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 23 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $31,000. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
−27%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
262 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.8
−1%since 2000
from 55.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
325272921121990201020202024Steele City
202462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,625
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,979
−53%since 2000
from $36,214 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−59.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+50%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(4)
Diversity Score13.8%(8)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
25.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steele City, Nebraska?

Steele City, Nebraska has about 61 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steele City, Nebraska?

The typical household in Steele City, Nebraska earns about $25,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steele City, Nebraska expensive?

In Steele City, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $31,000.

How educated are people in Steele City, Nebraska?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Steele City, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steele City, Nebraska?

About 26.8% of people in Steele City, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Steele City, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Steele City, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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