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Tecumseh

Nebraska · 1,677 residents · 1.511 sq mi
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Tecumseh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,410. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,600. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,677
−2%since 2000
from 1,716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,110 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+6%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Tecumseh
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,410
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,844 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,011
+17%since 2000
from $16,194 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,331)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(271)
Asian3.2%(54)
Other1.7%(28)
Diversity Score44.2%(741)
Diversity Score
44
+56%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tecumseh, Nebraska?

Tecumseh, Nebraska has about 1,677 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tecumseh, Nebraska?

The typical household in Tecumseh, Nebraska earns about $34,410 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 $65,600, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Tecumseh, Nebraska?

About 14.3% 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 22.8% of people in Tecumseh, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tecumseh, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Tecumseh, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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