CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9638
Nebraska · Jefferson County · 1,258 residents · 1.56 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest low home value in NE#782 US$56,400#6lowest short commute in NE#190 US9.7 min#9lowest low education in NE7.9%#10lowest low broadband in NE76.5%TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, NE
The short version
Census Tract 9638 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,739. Population has grown 15% since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $56,400. The poverty rate of 34.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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
1,258
+15%since 2020
from 1,090 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
806 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 699 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−1%since 2020
from 38.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,739
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,594 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,009
+19%since 2020
from $16,873 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−10%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
Wholesale trade13.2%
Information7.3%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Other services3.1%
Public administration2.9%
Education & health services1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$56,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $642 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
50.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−6%since 2020
from 1.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(977)
Black3.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score23.9%(260)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(1,053)
Black1.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(109)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(74)
Diversity Score36%(453)
Diversity Score
36
+51%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
9.7 min
−27%since 2020
from 13.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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
19.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
Female
54.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
Foreign born
5.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% 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 1,258 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 $45,739 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 $56,400, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.9% 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 34.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Jefferson CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024