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Superior

Nebraska · 2,055 residents · 2.201 sq mi
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Superior has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,195. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,700. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,055
−14%since 1990
from 2,397 in 1990
1990 – 2025
934 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 1,089 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.5
+9%since 1990
from 43.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Superior
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,195
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,080 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,114
+67%since 1990
from $9,629 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.3%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$314
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $221 in 1990
US average: $602
77.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
22.8% rent
1.3
−6%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(2,391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,022)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(21)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score3.3%(67)
3
+214%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
+10%since 1990
from 12.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Superior, Nebraska?

Superior, Nebraska has about 2,055 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Superior, Nebraska?

The typical household in Superior, Nebraska earns about $27,195 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Superior, Nebraska expensive?

In Superior, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $35,700, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Superior, Nebraska?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Superior, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Superior, Nebraska?

About 11.3% of people in Superior, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Superior, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Superior, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 342 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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