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Terrytown

Nebraska · 1,040 residents (2025 est.) · 0.474 sq mi
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Terrytown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,618. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $114,100. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 526%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
793
+23%since 2000
from 646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,673 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,363 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+60%since 2000
from 26.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,040 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5857679501K1K1990201020202024Terrytown
2024793
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,618
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,536 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,075
+158%since 2000
from $8,550 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+21%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+526%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$848
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
48.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+333%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino44.1%(285)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.2%(402)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(494)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31%(246)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(53)
Diversity Score63.9%(507)
Diversity Score
64
+3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+87%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−20.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.7%
−47.4 ptssince 2013
from 66.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 58.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 76.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 22.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terrytown, Nebraska?

Terrytown, Nebraska has about 793 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terrytown, Nebraska?

The typical household in Terrytown, Nebraska earns about $43,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terrytown, Nebraska expensive?

In Terrytown, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in Terrytown, Nebraska?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Terrytown, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terrytown, Nebraska?

About 31.4% of people in Terrytown, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terrytown, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Terrytown, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 137 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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