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Surprise

Nebraska · 40 residents (2025 est.) · 0.391 sq mi
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Surprise is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,083. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 9 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 47% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35
−20%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
+47%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:40 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
27425771861990201020202024Surprise
202435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,083
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,206
+227%since 2000
from $11,978 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+52.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
−47%since 2010
from 0.564 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(19)
Black22.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score75.1%(26)
Diversity Score
75
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 85.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2016
from 84.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2016
from 15.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Surprise, Nebraska?

Surprise, Nebraska has about 35 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Surprise, Nebraska?

The typical household in Surprise, Nebraska earns about $112,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Surprise, Nebraska?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Surprise, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Surprise, Nebraska?

About 11.4% of people in Surprise, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Surprise, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Surprise, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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