Curtis, NE

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2023 Population
761
3.18% 1-year decline
US Senator
Deb Fischer
Republican Party
US Senator
Pete Ricketts
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
30.6
7.37% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
23.5%
10.2% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$52,500
5.59% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$144,400
7.76% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
343
8.53% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Curtis, NE had a population of 761 people with a median age of 30.6 and a median household income of $52,500. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Curtis, NE declined from 786 to 761, a −3.18% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,722 to $52,500, a 5.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Curtis, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.65%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.89%), Other (Hispanic) (2.89%), and White (Hispanic) (2.76%).

None of the households in Curtis, 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.

98.9% of the residents in Curtis, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Curtis, NE are Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (110 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Curtis, NE was $144,400, and the homeownership rate was 55%.

Most people in Curtis, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Curtis, NE was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Curtis, NE is home to a population of 761 people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.45% of Curtis, NE residents were born outside of the country (11 people).

In 2023, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (637 people) in Curtis, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 22 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.9%
2023 Citizenship
99.4%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.9% of Curtis, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Curtis, NE was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Curtis, NE
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    637 ± 87
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    43 ± 27.9
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    22 ± 21
7.62%
Hispanic Population
58 people

In 2023, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (637 people) in Curtis, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 22 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.62% of the people in Curtis, NE are hispanic (58 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Curtis, NE as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    46,527 ± 5,232 people
  2. Guatemala
    10,472 ± 2,506 people
  3. India
    6,505 ± 1,977 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 46,527 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 10,472 and India with 6,505.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.45%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
11 people
1.27%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
10 people

As of 2023, 1.45% of Curtis, NE residents (11 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Curtis, NE was 1.27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    26 ± 19
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    21 ± 25
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    4 ± 11

Curtis, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Curtis, NE employs 343 people. The largest industries in Curtis, NE are Retail Trade (56 people), Educational Services (43 people), and Construction (37 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($57,813), Transportation & Warehousing ($54,432), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,864).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,834. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

343
2023 Value
± 79
−8.53%
1 Year decline
± 36%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Curtis, NE declined at a rate of −8.53%, from 375 employees to 343 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Curtis, NE, are Management Occupations (51 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (41 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (34 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Curtis, NE.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

343
2023 Value
± 79
−8.53%
1 Year decline
± 36%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Curtis, NE declined at a rate of −8.53%, from 375 employees to 343 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Curtis, NE, are Retail Trade (56 people), Educational Services (43 people), and Construction (37 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Curtis, NE, though some of these residents may live in Curtis, 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

$39,779
Median earning men ± $12,016
$31,176
Median earning women ± $5,438

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,375), Public Administration ($58,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($51,042), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($36,458), and Retail Trade ($36,375).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.25%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.87%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

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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Deb Fischer
Senator from Nebraska1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Pete Ricketts
Senator from Nebraska2
Assumed office on January 12, 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.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Curtis, NE awarded 110 degrees. The student population of Curtis, NE in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 103 male students and 200 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Curtis, NE are White (99 and 90%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9 and 8.18%), Two or More Races (1 and 0.909%), and Unknown (1 and 0.909%).

The largest universities in Curtis, NE by number of degrees awarded are Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (110 and 100%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 303 students enrolled in Curtis, NE, 34% men and 66% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 282 records, of which 66.3% were women and 33.7% men.

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Concentrations

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Curtis, NE was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Curtis, NE according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
110 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture with 110 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 47 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Curtis, NE, which is 0.746 times less than the 63 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 99 degrees mean that there were 11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 9 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,726) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($876) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($828) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.09% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.952% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (381k), Some college (364k), and Bachelors Degree (309k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Curtis, NE was $144,400 in 2023, which is 0.476 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $134,000 to $144,400, a 7.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Curtis, NE is 55%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Curtis, NE have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Curtis, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$144,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$19,065
$166
Median Property Taxes
±$45

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 Curtis, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

55%
Homeownership
2023
67.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 55% of the housing units in Curtis, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.7%.

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Income by Location

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

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Household Income

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$52,500
Median Household Income
± $16,205
302
Number of Households
± 60

In 2023, the median household income of the 302 households in Curtis, NE grew to $52,500 from the previous year's value of $49,722.

The following chart displays the households in Curtis, 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 < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Curtis, NE is from Nebraska.
0.444
2022 Wage GINI in Nebraska
0.444
2021 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2022, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0995% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023
  1. Drove Alone (83.3%)
  2. Walked (8.48%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.39%)

In 2023, 83.3% of workers in Curtis, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (8.48%) and those who worked at home (4.39%).

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Commute Time

23.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Curtis, NE have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 7.34% of the workforce in Curtis, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

23.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Curtis, NE (150 out of 637 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Curtis, NE is White, followed by Hispanic 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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Health

91.4% of the population of Curtis, NE has health coverage, with 40.3% on employee plans, 17.3% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 19.2% on non-group plans, and 3.22% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 30.2% between 18 and 34 years, 27.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.9% were men and 47.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.58%
Uninsured
40.3%
Employer Coverage
17.3%
Medicaid
11.4%
Medicare
19.2%
Non-Group
3.22%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Curtis, NE declined by 30.1% from 12.3% to 8.58%.

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