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Steele City

Nebraska · 44 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 $37,917. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $23,300. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44
−48%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
189 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.7
+10%since 2000
from 55.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
325272921121990201020202024Steele City
202462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,917
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,720
−15%since 2000
from $36,214 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(5)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+130%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steele City, Nebraska?

Steele City, Nebraska has about 44 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Steele City, Nebraska earns about $37,917 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 $23,300.

How educated are people in Steele City, Nebraska?

About 0.0% 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 4.4% 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 61 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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