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Sutherland

Nebraska · 1,313 residents · 1.301 sq mi
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Sutherland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,859. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,313
+16%since 2000
from 1,129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,009 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 868 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+8%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9511K1K1K2K1990201020202024Sutherland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,859
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,209
+69%since 2000
from $17,848 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−15%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,066)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(138)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,190)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(81)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.4%(19)
Diversity Score18.4%(242)
Diversity Score
18
+50%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sutherland, Nebraska?

Sutherland, Nebraska has about 1,313 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sutherland, Nebraska?

The typical household in Sutherland, Nebraska earns about $80,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sutherland, Nebraska expensive?

In Sutherland, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $119,300, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Sutherland, Nebraska?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sutherland, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sutherland, Nebraska?

About 3.8% of people in Sutherland, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sutherland, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Sutherland, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 281 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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