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Ulysses

Nebraska · 171 residents · 0.217 sq mi
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Ulysses has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,143. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 105 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,600. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% 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
171
−38%since 2000
from 276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
788 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+28%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1451812172522881990201020202024Ulysses
2024190
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,143
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,094
+22%since 2000
from $14,022 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade46.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+37%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(10)
Diversity Score
6
−20%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+9%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ulysses, Nebraska?

Ulysses, Nebraska has about 171 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ulysses, Nebraska?

The typical household in Ulysses, Nebraska earns about $32,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ulysses, Nebraska expensive?

In Ulysses, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $48,600, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Ulysses, Nebraska?

About 3.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ulysses, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ulysses, Nebraska?

About 6.2% of people in Ulysses, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ulysses, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ulysses, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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