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Census Tract 9718
Nebraska · Custer County · 2,860 residents · 1,250.305 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20lowest low density in NE#475 US2.29/sq mi#82lowest low rent in NE$750#98lowest low rent burden in NE21.4%#135lowest low broadband in NE85.9%TRACT SHAPE · Custer County, NE
The short version
Census Tract 9718 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $163,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
2,860
−2%since 2020
from 2,904 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 2 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
−5%since 2020
from 44.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,607
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,779 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,765
+24%since 2020
from $33,799 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+5%since 2020
from 0.441 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.1%
Construction26.6%
Retail trade9.8%
Information7.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Other services3.4%
Public administration3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Education & health services0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$163,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $124,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $563 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,762)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(97)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(38)
Diversity Score11.8%(342)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,663)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(124)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(68)
Diversity Score16.3%(467)
Diversity Score
16
+39%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.3 min
−12%since 2020
from 23.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Female
44.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 2,860 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 $71,607 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 $163,800, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.9% 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 5.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Custer CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024