CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 38
Nebraska · Douglas County · 3,635 residents · 0.738 sq mi
Notable rankings
#54lowest short commute in NE#1821 US13.9 min#67highest foreign-born in NE15.9%#80highest density in NE4,925/sq mi#112highest high poverty in NE16.0%TRACT SHAPE · Douglas County, NE
The short version
Census Tract 38 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,527. Population has declined 11% since 2020. Median home value is $255,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
3,635
−11%since 2020
from 4,090 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,925 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 5,542 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
−3%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,527
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,167 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,265
+25%since 2020
from $28,988 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
−1%since 2020
from 0.486 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
Other services11.7%
Public administration9.2%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Information5.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$255,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $189,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,048
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $739 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
56.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−1%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(2,267)
Black6%(246)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(1,343)
Asian2.4%(97)
Other3.3%(137)
Diversity Score72.5%(2,963)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(2,078)
Black7.4%(269)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(1,031)
Asian1.2%(45)
Other5.8%(212)
Diversity Score73%(2,652)
Diversity Score
73
+1%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.9 min
−18%since 2020
from 16.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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
10.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
49.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
15.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% 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 3,635 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 $64,527 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 $255,700, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.2% 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 16.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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