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Talmage

Nebraska · 206 residents (2025 est.) · 0.164 sq mi
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Talmage has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,929. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 113 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $83,600. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
155
−42%since 2000
from 268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
945 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 1,634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
+29%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:206 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1421812202592981990201020202024Talmage
2024155
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,929
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,117
+152%since 2000
from $13,525 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
−9%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,278
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+56.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+30%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(260)
Black3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(3)
Diversity Score52.1%(81)
Diversity Score
52
+620%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+39.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% 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
2.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
40.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2012
from 25.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 63.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talmage, Nebraska?

Talmage, Nebraska has about 155 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Talmage, Nebraska?

The typical household in Talmage, Nebraska earns about $63,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Talmage, Nebraska expensive?

In Talmage, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $83,600, and the typical rent is about $1,278 a month.

How educated are people in Talmage, Nebraska?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Talmage, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Talmage, Nebraska?

About 27.1% of people in Talmage, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Talmage, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Talmage, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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