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Stromsburg, NE


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Stromsburg, Nebraska

Stromsburg, Nebraska, in Polk county, is 53 miles NW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 87 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,232.

The People and Families of Stromsburg

In Stromsburg, about 61% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Stromsburg if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stromsburg had a median family income of $45,250. Poverty is less common in Stromsburg than most places. In the city, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the city.

Political Inclinations

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

Stromsburg Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Stromsburg. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Stromsburg, 84% of commuters drive to work. Stromsburg is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyStromsburg Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Stromsburg Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Stromsburg Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Stromsburg Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Stromsburg, NE

Comparing Stromsburg 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men88
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times83
Public Transportation Use69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built23
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