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Sumner

Nebraska · 236 residents · 0.295 sq mi
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Sumner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $50,000. Households here earn about 36% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
236
Unchangedsince 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
800 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 803 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+6%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1942523103674251990201020202024Sumner
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,719
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,143 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,826
+16%since 2000
from $14,469 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+32%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(210)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.2%(53)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(11)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other16.8%(40)
Diversity Score40%(94)
Diversity Score
40
+80%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+136%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumner, Nebraska?

Sumner, Nebraska has about 236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sumner, Nebraska?

The typical household in Sumner, Nebraska earns about $31,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sumner, Nebraska expensive?

In Sumner, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Sumner, Nebraska?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sumner, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sumner, Nebraska?

About 19.7% of people in Sumner, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumner, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumner, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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