McCool Junction, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 718, McCool Junction'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

McCool Junction is a small community located in Nebraska, within York County. The total population is 718. It ranks as the 162nd most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in McCool Junction is 25.8 years. This is 31% lower than the state median of 37.2 years. Only 13.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McCool Junction is $118,438. This is 55% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also 47% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.3%. This is 68% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $149,500. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, McCool Junction is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

McCool Junction has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 97.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for McCool Junction, 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.