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Tekamah

Nebraska · 1,714 residents · 1.572 sq mi
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Tekamah has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,581. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,300. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
1,714
−9%since 2000
from 1,892 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,090 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+14%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Tekamah
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,581
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,632
+70%since 2000
from $16,836 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,860)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,624)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(27)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score5.5%(94)
Diversity Score
5
+130%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tekamah, Nebraska?

Tekamah, Nebraska has about 1,714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tekamah, Nebraska?

The typical household in Tekamah, Nebraska earns about $52,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tekamah, Nebraska expensive?

In Tekamah, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Tekamah, Nebraska?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tekamah, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tekamah, Nebraska?

About 18.0% of people in Tekamah, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tekamah, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Tekamah, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 138 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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