Sunol, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sunol, Nebraska had a total population of 123, the 423rd largest community in Nebraska, with a median household income of $38,510, which is 50% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 30.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 50% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (30.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Unemployment rate of 40.6% is notably above the national average.
Sunol Quick Facts
How Sunol 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 | 132 | 123 | -6.8% |
| Median household income | $38,490 | $38,510 | +0.1% |
How Sunol Compares
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
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Sunol Rankings in Nebraska
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Other Cities in Cheyenne County
Cities Similar to Sunol
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock | 120 | $38,750 | N/A | 10.4% | 21.7% |
| Naper | 117 | $36,250 | $22,500 | 8.1% | 5.1% |
| Merriman | 117 | $41,477 | N/A | 37.0% | 9.4% |
| Kilgore | 135 | N/A | $48,900 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Aten | 136 | N/A | N/A | 42.0% | 3.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 123, Sunol'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
Sunol is a small community located in Nebraska, within Cheyenne County. The total population is 123. It ranks as the 423rd most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sunol is 69.2 years. This is 86% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 17.9% 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 Sunol is $38,510. This is 50% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.1%. This is 184% 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 unemployment rate is 40.6%. This is 1241% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Sunol 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
31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Sunol, 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 Sunol, Nebraska?
Sunol, Nebraska has a population of 123 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sunol, NE?
The median household income in Sunol is $38,510, which is 52% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Sunol, NE?
The poverty rate in Sunol is 30.1%. This means approximately 37 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Sunol, Nebraska?
Sunol's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Sunol, NE?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Sunol — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Sunol, Nebraska?
31.9% of adults (25+) in Sunol hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.