South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

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2024 Population
116,588
US Senator
Deb Fischer
Republican Party
US Senator
Pete Ricketts
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
38.3
0.262% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
10.3%
7.02% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$72,318
2.96% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$207,200
4.75% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
56,999
1.35% 1-year growth

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7.85% of the households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, 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.

97.6% of the residents in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are University of Nebraska at Kearney (1,422 degrees awarded in 2023) and Hastings College (270 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was $207,200, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is home to a population of 117k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.15% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (4.84k people).

In 2024, there were 21.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.4k people) in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.61k Other (Hispanic) and 3.57k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are Spanish (6,606 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (354 households), and Vietnamese (263 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
58,044
Women
49.8%
58,594
Men
50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 116,638 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

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Citizenship

97.6%
2024 Citizenship
97.6%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.6% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    99.4k ± 397
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    4.61k ± 659
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    3.57k ± 495
9.79%
Hispanic Population
11.4k people

In 2024, there were 21.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.4k people) in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.61k Other (Hispanic) and 3.57k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.79% of the people in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are hispanic (11.4k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    1,960 ± 1,078 people
  2. Guatemala
    515 ± 556 people
  3. Vietnam
    324 ± 441 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Mexico, the natal country of 1,960 South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents, followed by Guatemala with 515 and Vietnam with 324.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.15%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
4.84k people
4.12%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
4.79k people

As of 2024, 4.15% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents (4.84k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 4.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    6,606 households (6.03%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    354 households (0.323%)
  3. Vietnamese
    263 households (0.24%)

7.85% of the households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Spanish. 6.03% of the households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,270 ± 263
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,002 ± 186
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    758 ± 169

South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE employs 57k people. In 2023, the largest industries in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE were Elementary & secondary schools (4,351 people), Construction (3,755 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,200 people), and the highest paying industries were Waste management & remediation services ($152,937), Farm supplies merchant wholesalers ($129,233), and Legal services ($111,715).

Males in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,141. The income inequality in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,712
Women
46.9%
30,287
Men
53.1%

The workforce of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2023 was 56,999 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

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Occupations

57k
2023 Value
1.35%
1 Year growth
± 1.35%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew at a rate of 1.35%, from 56.2k employees to 57k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Registered nurses (1,784 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,462 people), and Cashiers (1,449 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

57k
2023 Value
1.35%
1 Year growth
± 1.35%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew at a rate of 1.35%, from 56.2k employees to 57k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,351 people), Construction (3,755 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,200 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, though some of these residents may live in South Central Nebraska PUMA, 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

$51,103
Median earning men ± $1,372
$35,802
Median earning women ± $1,186

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,958), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,153), and Wholesale Trade ($66,508).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($50,189), Construction ($49,875), and Manufacturing ($46,756).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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3.11%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% 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 10.9%.

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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.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (38.9%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Other (0.849%)
    Other Party

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%).

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Senator Elections

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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Education

In 2023, universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE awarded 1,692 degrees. The student population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,530 male students and 4,498 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (1,360 and 83.2%), Hispanic or Latino (140 and 8.56%), Two or More Races (54 and 3.3%), and Black or African American (31 and 1.9%).

The largest universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are University of Nebraska at Kearney (1,422 and 84%) and Hastings College (270 and 16%).

The most popular majors in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are General Business Administration & Management (181 and 10.7%), Elementary Education & Teaching (149 and 8.81%), and General Biological Sciences (119 and 7.03%).

The median tuition costs in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are $33,950 for private four year colleges, and $6,480 and $14,130 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,028 (36% men and 64% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,028 students enrolled in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, 36% men and 64% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,259 records, of which 66.7% were women and 33.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    164 degrees awarded
  2. Elementary Education & Teaching
    138 degrees awarded
  3. General Biological Sciences
    50 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was General Business Administration & Management with 164 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Nebraska at Kearney
    1,422 degrees awarded
  2. Hastings College
    270 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nebraska at Kearney with 1,422 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 630 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, which is 0.593 times less than the 1,062 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,360 degrees mean that there were 9.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 140 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,180) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($750) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.346% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.622% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2023 were Some college (24k), High School or Equivalent (23.5k), and Bachelors Degree (17.9k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was $207,200 in 2024, which is 0.623 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $197,800 to $207,200, a 4.75% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is 71%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$207,200
Median Property Value 2024
±$5,164
$34,192
Median Property Taxes
±$986

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Rent vs Own

71%
Homeownership
2024
63.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 71% of the housing units in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$72,318
Median Household Income
± $1,947
48.2k
Number of Households
± 1,346

In 2024, the median household income of the 48.2k households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to $72,318 from the previous year's value of $70,238.

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Wage Distribution

0.442
2023 Wage GINI in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE
0.448
2022 Wage GINI in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

In 2023, the income inequality in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.28% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (81.1%)
  2. Carpooled (9.65%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.31%)

In 2024, 81.1% of workers in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.65%) and those who worked at home (5.31%).

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Commute Time

16.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE (11.6k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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Health

93.5% of the population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1,285 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 395 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,285 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,285 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.54%
Uninsured
50.3%
Employer Coverage
11.8%
Medicaid
14.6%
Medicare
15.2%
Non-Group
1.52%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined by 3.39% from 6.77% to 6.54%.

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