CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9736
Nebraska · Wheeler County · 847 residents · 575.183 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6lowest low rent in NE#711 US$509#6highest old in NE54.3 yrs#12lowest low broadband in NE76.6%#15lowest low density in NE#274 US1.47/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Wheeler County, NE
The short version
Census Tract 9736 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,250. Population has grown 23% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $146,500. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% 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
847
+23%since 2020
from 689 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
+23%since 2020
from 1 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
−8%since 2020
from 58.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024847
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,250
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,438 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,809
+38%since 2020
from $31,775 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+20%since 2020
from 0.421 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.3%
Construction36.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Retail trade6.9%
Information5.6%
Other services4.7%
Public administration4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$146,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $96,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $485 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
38.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(672)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score6%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(806)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(9)
Diversity Score11.6%(98)
Diversity Score
12
+92%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.4 min
+32%since 2020
from 14.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% 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
3.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
47.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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 847 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 $70,250 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 $146,500, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.3% 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 5.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Wheeler CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024