CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 54
Nebraska · Douglas County · 3,494 residents · 0.448 sq mi
Notable rankings
#10highest rent burden in NE76.2%#17highest density in NE7,799/sq mi#25lowest low income in NE$42,954#34highest WFH in NE21.8%TRACT SHAPE · Douglas County, NE
The short version
Census Tract 54 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,954. Population has grown 18% since 2020. 18% 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 $142,600. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Douglas County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,494
+18%since 2020
from 2,964 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,799 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 6,616 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
+1%since 2020
from 32.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,954
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,962 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,353
+41%since 2020
from $19,370 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+14%since 2020
from 0.462 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.4%
Information12.2%
Retail trade9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
Other services5.2%
Public administration5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$142,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,017 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
51.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+52%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(1,231)
Black29.9%(885)
Hispanic / Latino16%(475)
Asian5.2%(154)
Other7.4%(219)
Diversity Score88.1%(2,610)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(1,229)
Black30%(1,048)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(796)
Asian4.6%(162)
Other7.4%(259)
Diversity Score90.8%(3,174)
Diversity Score
91
+3%since 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
−20%since 2020
from 27.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
9.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Female
47.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Foreign born
16.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% 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 3,494 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 $42,954 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 $142,600, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.2% 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 16.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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