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Surprise

Nebraska · 37 residents · 0.391 sq mi
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Surprise has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 7 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $44,200. With a median age of 61.5, 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 61.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37
−16%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
95 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.5
+73%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27425771861990201020202024Surprise
202435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,771
+98%since 2000
from $11,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−23%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.7%(13)
Diversity Score
35
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
90.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Surprise, Nebraska?

Surprise, Nebraska has about 37 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Surprise, Nebraska?

The typical household in Surprise, Nebraska earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Surprise, Nebraska expensive?

In Surprise, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $44,200.

How educated are people in Surprise, Nebraska?

About 2.7% 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 0.0% 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 29 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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