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Sutton

Nebraska · 1,502 residents · 1.728 sq mi
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Sutton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,791. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $80,800. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
1,502
+4%since 2000
from 1,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
869 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+3%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sutton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,791
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,830 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,924
+41%since 2000
from $17,683 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−43.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,378)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(55)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(147)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,352)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(129)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other6.6%(99)
Diversity Score32.9%(494)
Diversity Score
33
+223%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+10%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sutton, Nebraska?

Sutton, Nebraska has about 1,502 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sutton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Sutton, Nebraska earns about $46,791 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sutton, Nebraska expensive?

In Sutton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $80,800, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Sutton, Nebraska?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sutton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sutton, Nebraska?

About 4.8% of people in Sutton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sutton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Sutton, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 149 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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