Steinauer, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 73, Steinauer'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

Steinauer is a small community located in Nebraska, within Pawnee County. The total population is 73. It ranks as the 483rd most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Steinauer is 48.3 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. With 28.8% of the population under 18, Steinauer has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 20.5% 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 Steinauer is $48,125. This is 37% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.9%. This is 126% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Steinauer, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $65,000. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Steinauer is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 97.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Steinauer was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

10.0% 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 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Steinauer, 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.