CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9697
Nebraska · Buffalo County · 6,591 residents · 19.537 sq mi
Notable rankings
#16highest population in NE6,591#68lowest short commute in NE14.5 min#115lowest low rent in NE$808#154lowest low rent burden in NE28.2%TRACT SHAPE · Buffalo County, NE
The short version
Census Tract 9697 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,977. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $233,500.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,591
+2%since 2020
from 6,457 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
337 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 331 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+13%since 2020
from 33.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,977
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,194 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,357
+27%since 2020
from $29,489 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+9%since 2020
from 0.374 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
Information11%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Other services4.8%
Public administration4.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Construction2%
Education & health services1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$233,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $171,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $729 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+10%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(5,480)
Black0.8%(53)
Hispanic / Latino12%(775)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(149)
Diversity Score33.1%(2,137)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(4,926)
Black1.2%(82)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(1,240)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other4.9%(320)
Diversity Score50.4%(3,324)
Diversity Score
50
+52%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.5 min
−12%since 2020
from 16.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
Female
47.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,591 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $83,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $233,500, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 11.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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