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Edgar, NE


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Edgar, Nebraska

Edgar, Nebraska, in Clay county, is 74 miles SW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 122 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 539.

The People and Families of Edgar

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

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edgar had a median family income of $39,286.

Edgar Housing

About 75% of housing units in Edgar are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Edgar are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Edgar, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
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Top 3%trophyEdgar Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Edgar, NE

Comparing Edgar 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
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population97
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity46
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times83
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built11
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