CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 27
Nebraska · Douglas County · 2,626 residents · 0.616 sq mi
Notable rankings
#10highest foreign-born in NE36.8%#20lowest low education in NE11.1%#23lowest young in NE26.6 yrs#83lowest low home value in NE$139,000TRACT SHAPE · Douglas County, NE
The short version
Census Tract 27 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,092. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 11% 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 $139,000. At a median age of 26.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Douglas County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,626
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,630 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,263 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,269 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.6
−1%since 2020
from 26.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,092
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,259 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,234
+17%since 2020
from $17,303 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+6%since 2020
from 0.365 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.9%
Wholesale trade17.4%
Information12.1%
Other services6.5%
Public administration4.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$139,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,136
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $903 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
49.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+47%since 2020
from 1.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(424)
Black4.2%(110)
Hispanic / Latino75.9%(1,996)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(100)
Diversity Score49.4%(1,298)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.1%(396)
Black4.5%(118)
Hispanic / Latino77.2%(2,026)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(86)
Diversity Score47.4%(1,244)
Diversity Score
47
−4%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.4 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 19.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Female
45.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Foreign born
36.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
22.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
75.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% 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 2,626 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 $58,092 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 $139,000, and the typical rent is about $1,136 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.1% 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 15.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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