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Stromsburg

Nebraska · 1,171 residents · 1.012 sq mi
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Stromsburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,875. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $78,800. With a median age of 46.4, 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 46.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,171
−5%since 2000
from 1,232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,157 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+2%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9411K1K1K1K1990201020202024Stromsburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,875
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,231
+35%since 2000
from $17,235 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,129)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(16)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other2.8%(33)
Diversity Score11.6%(135)
Diversity Score
12
+533%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−1%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stromsburg, Nebraska?

Stromsburg, Nebraska has about 1,171 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stromsburg, Nebraska?

The typical household in Stromsburg, Nebraska earns about $47,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stromsburg, Nebraska expensive?

In Stromsburg, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $78,800, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Stromsburg, Nebraska?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stromsburg, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stromsburg, Nebraska?

About 7.9% of people in Stromsburg, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stromsburg, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Stromsburg, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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