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Arapahoe, NE


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Arapahoe, Nebraska

Arapahoe, Nebraska, in Furnas county, is 173 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 217 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,028.

The People and Families of Arapahoe

In Arapahoe, about 61% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Arapahoe live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Arapahoe benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arapahoe had a median family income of $36,750.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Arapahoe Housing

About 74% of housing units in Arapahoe are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Arapahoe, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Arapahoe than in most places of its size.

High Points

Arapahoe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyArapahoe Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Arapahoe Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Arapahoe Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Arapahoe, NE

Comparing Arapahoe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity58
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built35
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