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Census Tract 9720
Nebraska · Custer County · 1,372 residents · 428.274 sq mi
Notable rankings
#27lowest low rent burden in NE10.5%#30lowest low density in NE#695 US3.20/sq mi#34highest commute in NE26.3 min#96lowest low poverty in NE4.3%TRACT SHAPE · Custer County, NE
The short version
Census Tract 9720 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,799. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $170,400. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,372
+1%since 2020
from 1,363 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 3 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+13%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,799
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,167 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,615
+24%since 2020
from $31,140 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−10%since 2020
from 0.414 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.8%
Construction17.8%
Retail trade11.9%
Information8.2%
Other services7.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
Public administration7.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
Transportation & warehousing6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Education & health services0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$170,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $97,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,019
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $741 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+28%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,278)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(28)
Diversity Score14.8%(202)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,315)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.1%(42)
Diversity Score10%(138)
Diversity Score
10
−32%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.3 min
+42%since 2020
from 18.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Female
46.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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 1,372 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 $73,799 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 $170,400, and the typical rent is about $1,019 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.2% 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 4.3% 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