CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21
Nebraska · Douglas County · 2,502 residents · 0.282 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9highest density in NE8,872/sq mi#29lowest low income in NE$44,531#41highest high poverty in NE25.0%#74lowest young in NE31.0 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Douglas County, NE
The short version
Census Tract 21 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $165,500. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Douglas County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,502
+9%since 2020
from 2,294 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,872 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 8,135 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.0
−1%since 2020
from 31.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,531
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,536 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,231
+22%since 2020
from $18,198 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
−3%since 2020
from 0.439 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.8%
Information10.4%
Retail trade6.8%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
Other services2.1%
Public administration1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$165,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $105,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $840 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
66.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+22%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic48%(1,100)
Black6.7%(154)
Hispanic / Latino35.6%(817)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other9%(207)
Diversity Score78.8%(1,808)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(1,104)
Black4.7%(118)
Hispanic / Latino40.5%(1,014)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other10.2%(254)
Diversity Score78.6%(1,966)
Diversity Score
79
Unchangedsince 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.2 min
−10%since 2020
from 18.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Female
50.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Foreign born
10.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% 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 2,502 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 $44,531 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 $165,500, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.4% 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 25.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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