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Superior

Nebraska · 1,957 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 $28,405. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% 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 $53,900. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
1,957
−5%since 2000
from 2,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
889 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 934 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.3
+8%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Superior
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,405
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,195 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,525
+27%since 2000
from $16,114 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.4%
−48.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+45%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,022)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(21)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(67)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,873)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(40)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.2%(24)
Diversity Score9.1%(178)
Diversity Score
9
+179%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+3%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.8%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Superior, Nebraska?

Superior, Nebraska has about 1,957 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Superior, Nebraska?

The typical household in Superior, Nebraska earns about $28,405 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 $53,900, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Superior, Nebraska?

About 12.8% 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 13.7% 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 440 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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