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Tecumseh

Nebraska · 1,695 residents (2025 est.) · 1.511 sq mi
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Tecumseh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,300. Households here earn about 41% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,882
+10%since 2000
from 1,716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,246 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−15%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,695 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Tecumseh
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,357
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,844 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,553
+89%since 2000
from $16,194 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+27%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+43%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,466)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(112)
Asian5.6%(96)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.3%(485)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(1,290)
Black2.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(375)
Asian2.3%(43)
Other7%(131)
Diversity Score60.6%(1,140)
Diversity Score
61
+114%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+22.2 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 81.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.3%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 15.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tecumseh, Nebraska?

Tecumseh, Nebraska has about 1,882 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tecumseh, Nebraska?

The typical household in Tecumseh, Nebraska earns about $45,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tecumseh, Nebraska expensive?

In Tecumseh, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Tecumseh, Nebraska?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tecumseh, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tecumseh, Nebraska?

About 12.8% of people in Tecumseh, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tecumseh, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Tecumseh, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 177 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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