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Stella

Nebraska · 152 residents · 0.177 sq mi
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Stella has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,821. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,900. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
152
−31%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
859 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.0
+21%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1151481812132461990201020202024Stella
2024126
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,821
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,159 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,553
+81%since 2000
from $16,839 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration17.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services9.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,900
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−59.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+66%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−42%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.1%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stella, Nebraska?

Stella, Nebraska has about 152 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stella, Nebraska?

The typical household in Stella, Nebraska earns about $34,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stella, Nebraska expensive?

In Stella, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $61,900.

How educated are people in Stella, Nebraska?

About 39.9% of adults age 25 and over in Stella, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stella, Nebraska?

About 9.4% of people in Stella, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stella, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Stella, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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