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Stella

Nebraska · 145 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 $27,500. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,300. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
−34%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
819 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 1,243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+10%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1151481812132461990201020202024Stella
2024126
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,124
+73%since 2000
from $16,839 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+109%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(9)
Diversity Score23.6%(34)
Diversity Score
24
+317%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+95%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stella, Nebraska?

Stella, Nebraska has about 145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stella, Nebraska?

The typical household in Stella, Nebraska earns about $27,500 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 $61,300, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Stella, Nebraska?

About 23.1% 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 16.3% 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 90 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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