Chadron, NE

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2021 Population
5,376
1.93% 1-year decline
US Senator
Deb Fischer
Republican Party
US Senator
Pete Ricketts
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
27.8
0% 1-year change
2021 Poverty Rate
13.1%
2.8% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$50,363
4.18% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$132,700
7.28% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
2,901
1.76% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Chadron, NE had a population of 5.38k people with a median age of 27.8 and a median household income of $50,363. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Chadron, NE declined from 5,482 to 5,376, a −1.93% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,344 to $50,363, a 4.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chadron, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.05%), White (Hispanic) (2.19%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (1.54%).

None of the households in Chadron, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Chadron, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chadron, NE are Chadron State College (491 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Chadron, NE was $132,700, and the homeownership rate was 58.5%.

Most people in Chadron, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11 minutes. The average car ownership in Chadron, NE was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Chadron, NE is home to a population of 5.38k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.8% of Chadron, NE residents were born outside of the country (43 people).

In 2021, there were 11.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.55k people) in Chadron, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 386 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 164 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.3%
2021 Citizenship
99.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Chadron, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Chadron, NE was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chadron, NE
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    4.55k ± 187
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    386 ± 178
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    164 ± 173
3.76%
Hispanic Population
202 people

In 2021, there were 11.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.55k people) in Chadron, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 386 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 164 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.76% of the people in Chadron, NE are hispanic (202 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    49,893 ± 5,413 people
  2. Guatemala
    9,174 ± 2,346 people
  3. India
    6,256 ± 1,939 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 49,893 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 9,174 and India with 6,256.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.8%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
43 people
1.11%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
61 people

As of 2021, 0.8% of Chadron, NE residents (43 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chadron, NE was 1.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Korea
    65 ± 47
  2. Vietnam
    49 ± 50
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    30 ± 40

Chadron, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Chadron, NE employs 2.9k people. The largest industries in Chadron, NE are Educational Services (916 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (344 people), and Retail Trade (293 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($63,295), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,741), and Finance & Insurance ($57,544).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,864. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

2.9k
2021 Value
± 431
−1.76%
1 Year decline
± 20.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chadron, NE declined at a rate of −1.76%, from 2.95k employees to 2.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chadron, NE, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (511 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (428 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (306 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chadron, NE.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

2.9k
2021 Value
± 431
−1.76%
1 Year decline
± 20.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chadron, NE declined at a rate of −1.76%, from 2.95k employees to 2.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chadron, NE, are Educational Services (916 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (344 people), and Retail Trade (293 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chadron, NE, though some of these residents may live in Chadron, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$27,348
Median earning men ± $8,855
$24,578
Median earning women ± $10,746

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Construction ($63,295), Public Administration ($55,234), and Manufacturing ($45,809).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,246), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,844), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,391).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $26B
  2. $14.9B
  3. $13.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $26B, followed by Live animals/fish ($14.9B) and Cereal grains ($13.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$145B
2020 Value in Nebraska
$286B
Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska
97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $145B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $286B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $10.2B
  2. $7.65B
  3. $6.86B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $10.2B, followed by Kansas with $7.65B and Texas and $6.86B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Nebraska

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Senator from Nebraska1
  1. Deb Fischer
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
  2. Pete Ricketts
    Assumed office on January 23, 2023
    Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in Chadron, NE awarded 491 degrees. The student population of Chadron, NE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 876 male students and 1,374 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chadron, NE are White (400 and 84%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (35 and 7.35%), Two or More Races (19 and 3.99%), and Black or African American (13 and 2.73%).

The largest universities in Chadron, NE by number of degrees awarded are Chadron State College (491 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Chadron, NE are General Business Administration & Management (114 and 23.2%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (38 and 7.74%), and Other Educational Administration & Supervision (37 and 7.54%).

The median tuition cost in Chadron, NE for a public four year colleges is $5,208 for in-state students and $5,236 for out-of-state students.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,250 students enrolled in Chadron, NE, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,799 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chadron, NE was General Business Administration & Management with 78 degrees awarded.

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Universities

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Largest Universities by degrees awarded
491 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chadron State College with 491 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 195 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chadron, NE, which is 0.659 times less than the 296 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 400 degrees mean that there were 11.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 35 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($5,208) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,970) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.964% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.968% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (380k), Some college (367k), and Bachelors Degree (301k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Chadron, NE was $132,700 in 2021, which is 0.542 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $123,700 to $132,700, a 7.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Chadron, NE is 58.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Chadron, NE have an average commute time of 11 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chadron, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$132,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$13,349
$1,240
Median Property Taxes
±$256

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chadron, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chadron, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

58.5%
Homeownership
2021
66.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 58.5% of the housing units in Chadron, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Census Tract 9507
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Chadron, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$50,363
Median Household Income
± $3,355
2.12k
Number of Households
± 359

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.12k households in Chadron, NE grew to $50,363 from the previous year's value of $48,344.

The following chart displays the households in Chadron, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Chadron, NE is from Nebraska.
0.444
2021 Wage GINI in Nebraska
0.441
2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2021, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.499% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (78.5%)
  2. Walked (10.5%)
  3. Carpooled (7.81%)

In 2021, 78.5% of workers in Chadron, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (10.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.81%).

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Commute Time

11 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chadron, NE have a shorter commute time (11 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.642% of the workforce in Chadron, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chadron, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chadron, NE have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chadron, NE (601 out of 4.59k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chadron, NE is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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91.3% of the population of Chadron, NE has health coverage, with 58.9% on employee plans, 5.53% on Medicaid, 9.29% on Medicare, 16.4% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dawes County, NE see 1227 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.45% decrease from the previous year (1245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 929 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 380 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,227 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dawes County, NE

Primary care physicians in Dawes County, NE see an average of 1,227 patients per year. This represents a 1.45% decrease from the previous year (1,245 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dawes County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 33% between 18 and 34 years, 30.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.1% were men and 55.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.73%
Uninsured
58.9%
Employer Coverage
5.53%
Medicaid
9.29%
Medicare
16.4%
Non-Group
1.14%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chadron, NE grew by 27.9% from 6.83% to 8.73%.

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