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Stromsburg

Nebraska · 1,143 residents · 1.012 sq mi
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Stromsburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,000. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,700. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,143
−7%since 2000
from 1,232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,129 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+2%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9411K1K1K1K1990201020202024Stromsburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,732
+55%since 2000
from $17,235 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+24%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,048)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(10)
Diversity Score9.8%(112)
Diversity Score
10
+435%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stromsburg, Nebraska?

Stromsburg, Nebraska has about 1,143 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stromsburg, Nebraska?

The typical household in Stromsburg, Nebraska earns about $52,000 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 $105,700, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Stromsburg, Nebraska?

About 22.5% 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 7.7% 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 98 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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