Population 6,328 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chadron
Household size in Chadron
| Period | Chadron | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.19 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Chadron is a place of small households, averaging 2.14 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.27 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 37 Nebraska cities with 5,000+ people, only two have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chadron
| Period | Chadron | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.9 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.6 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Chadron is young: half of its residents are under 36.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 31.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chadron
| Period | Chadron | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Chadron (13.8%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chadron
Renters in Chadron
| Period | Chadron | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.1% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.2% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Chadron rent their homes (44.2%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 45.2% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.4 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Nebraska city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chadron
| Period | Chadron | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Chadron: 12.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Only three of the 37 Nebraska cities with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chadron
| Period | Chadron | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
Chadron is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 37 Nebraska cities with 5,000+ people, only two have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chadron
| Period | Chadron | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $464 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $544 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $719 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $944 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$480 | +$429 | +$606 |
Rent in Chadron runs $944 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $480 a month from 2006–10, a 104% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chadron
Bachelor's degrees in Chadron
| Period | Chadron | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.9% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.7% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.8% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Chadron than nationally: 39.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chadron
| Period | Chadron | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Chadron: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chadron
| Period | Chadron | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.7% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Chadron has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chadron compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadron | 2.14 | 36.0 | 13.8% | 44.2% | 12.9% | 1962 | $944 | 39.8% | 95.7% | 2.0% |
| Whitney | 2.07 | 52.0 | 1.1% | 18.5% | 14.9% | 1976 | $990 | 29.0% | 99.8% | 1.7% |
| Loomer | 3.19 | 41.8 | 29.3% | 25.3% | 17.6% | 1974 | $853 | 26.5% | 92.7% | 7.3% |
| Hay Springs | 2.23 | 50.7 | 5.4% | 18.5% | 22.4% | 1950 | $907 | 21.0% | 91.5% | 0.6% |
| Whiteclay | 2.29 | 50.2 | 2.1% | 21.9% | 28.9% | 1956 | $994 | 25.6% | 90.0% | 0.2% |
| Crawford | 2.15 | 54.1 | 2.3% | 19.1% | 15.4% | 1952 | $677 | 28.1% | 98.2% | 1.9% |
| Slim Butte | 1.93 | 53.7 | 5.6% | 21.3% | 21.2% | 1961 | $953 | 39.3% | 98.5% | 0.7% |
| Oelrichs | 2.08 | 52.1 | 8.4% | 22.4% | 21.2% | 1963 | $929 | 37.7% | 97.5% | 2.1% |
| Fort Robinson | 2.21 | 49.8 | 2.1% | 23.6% | 22.4% | 1960 | $804 | 25.2% | 96.7% | 0.5% |
| Pine Ridge | 4.54 | 29.0 | 54.7% | 32.4% | 13.8% | 1987 | $746 | 12.8% | 86.6% | 14.3% |
| Rushville | 2.25 | 44.3 | 10.6% | 32.6% | 24.7% | 1953 | $893 | 26.9% | 87.1% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chadron. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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