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Wilcox

Nebraska · 330 residents · 0.499 sq mi
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Wilcox has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,857. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% 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 $86,400. With a median age of 52.2, 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 52.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
330
−8%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 721 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.2
+32%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3163594024444871990201020202024Wilcox
2024336
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,857
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,523
+88%since 2000
from $14,626 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical19.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−27%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(356)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(305)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(14)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other11.4%(38)
Diversity Score33.5%(111)
Diversity Score
34
+4699%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+129%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilcox, Nebraska?

Wilcox, Nebraska has about 330 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilcox, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wilcox, Nebraska earns about $62,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilcox, Nebraska expensive?

In Wilcox, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $86,400, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Wilcox, Nebraska?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wilcox, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilcox, Nebraska?

About 10.9% of people in Wilcox, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilcox, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilcox, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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