Coleridge, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Coleridge, Nebraska Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Coleridge, Nebraska had a total population of 553, the 200th largest village in Nebraska, with a median household income of $46,818, which is 39% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 39% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 9.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.1%.

Coleridge Quick Facts

Population 553

Median Household Income $46,818

Median Home Value $87,100

Poverty Rate 13.4%

Unemployment Rate 1.1%

Median Age 41.3 years

Homeownership Rate 63.5%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

High School Graduation Rate 94.5%

Diversity Index 6/100

Population 553 200th of 583

Median Income $46,818 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 13.4% 8% higher than national

Median Home Value $87,100 bottom 30%

How Coleridge Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	531	553	+4.1%
Median household income	$50,417	$46,818	-7.1%
Median home value	$81,000	$87,100	+7.5%

How Coleridge Compares

Median Household Income

Coleridge

$46,818

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Coleridge

$87,100

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.5%

$25K-$50K 32.7%

$50K-$100K 26.2%

$100K+ 22.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.2%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

4.6%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

2.3%

$30K-$35K

8.5%

$35K-$40K

12.3%

$40K-$45K

5.4%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

10.0%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

2.7%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

1.1%

Employment

1.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

61.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.5%

Renter 36.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.7%

18-34

27.3%

35-54

15.0%

55-74

28.0%

75+

11.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Coleridge Rankings in Nebraska

#200 Population of 583

#457 Median Income of 519

#466 Education of 583

#371 Home Value of 510

Explore Nebraska Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Cedar County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hartington	1,621	$80,577	2.4%	$178,100
Laurel	1,018	$58,519	19.2%	$164,200
Randolph	877	$84,531	6.5%	$119,000
Wynot	209	$77,500	11.0%	$117,500
Fordyce	195	$83,125	22.6%	$106,700
Aten	136	N/A	3.7%	N/A
Bow Valley	106	$86,250	0.0%	$170,800
Belden	101	$70,625	11.9%	$107,500
St. Helena	97	$85,625	4.1%	$156,700
Magnet	61	$59,063	14.8%	$33,800

Cities Similar to Coleridge

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Wauneta	531	$47,143	$88,100	16.9%	16.6%
Walton	579	$48,088	$464,000	24.6%	2.1%
Callaway	562	$51,146	$149,100	27.9%	8.7%
Bassett	580	$42,697	$86,800	21.5%	16.6%
Beaver City	547	$56,354	$78,900	16.0%	7.8%

A note before these figures: with a population of 553, Coleridge's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Coleridge is a small community located in Nebraska, within Cedar County. The total population is 553. It ranks as the 200th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coleridge is 41.3 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 11.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coleridge is $46,818. This is 39% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $87,100. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Coleridge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Coleridge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

9.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Coleridge, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Coleridge, Nebraska?

Coleridge, Nebraska has a population of 553 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Coleridge, NE?

The median household income in Coleridge is $46,818, which is 42% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Coleridge, NE?

The poverty rate in Coleridge is 13.4%. This means approximately 72 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Coleridge, Nebraska?

Coleridge's population is 96.8% White, 0.7% Black, 0.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Coleridge, NE?

The median home value in Coleridge is $87,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.

How educated is Coleridge, Nebraska?

9.9% of adults (25+) in Coleridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.