Yutan, Saunders County, Nebraska Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Yutan, Nebraska, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Yutan, Nebraska. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Yutan, Nebraska. The estimated population of Yutan, Nebraska is 1,304 people, with a median age of 34.9.

We can look at the total population in Yutan over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,304
+21.3%
+28.60%
2020
1,075
+8.37%
-
2019
992
+3.12%
-
2018
962
-5.13% -
2017
1,014
- -

Population of Yutan, Nebraska by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.2%
88.9%
+2.59%
Black/African American
0%
1.6%
-100.00%
Native
0%
0.5%
-100.00%
Hispanic
8.6%
3.6%
+138.89%
Asian
0%
0.4%
-100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.2%
5%
-96.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Yutan, Nebraska by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.9 -1.97% 33.5 -1.47% 35.7 -2.46%
2020 35.6 -4.81% 34 +0.59% 36.6 -17.94%
2019 37.4 -6.97% 33.8 -5.59% 44.6 -2.41%
2018 40.2 +12.92% 35.8 +5.92% 45.7 +24.86%
2017 35.6 - 33.8 - 36.6 -

The median age of Yutan, Nebraska gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 52 +63.53% 54 +121.24% 83 111
10 to 19 91 +64.43% 73 -18.92% 160 56
20 to 29 87 -14.04% 63 -34.28% 69 43
30 to 39 66 +32.48% 82 +53.18% 89 117
40 to 49 69 +36.13% 43 +96.69% 88 84
50 to 59 68 +15.02% 98 -41.65% 75 61
60 to 69 58 +69.41% 41 +105.13% 98 100
70+ 34 6.96% 35 +14.28% 34 36

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Yutan, Nebraska is $76,094.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Yutan.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,056.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,719.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,125.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Yutan, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Yutan, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Yutan, Nebraska is currently $87,802.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.94% of households in Yutan are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Yutan against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.32%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.20%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    22.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.66%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.94%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Yutan is $34,406.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Yutan by the total population of Yutan.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Yutan, Nebraska, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Yutan to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.48%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.73%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.73%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Yutan that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Yutan over the age of 16 is 1,000.

Of those people, a total of 68.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Yutan is 63.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 106 71.70% 42.10%
20 to 24 years 55 61.80% 17.60%
25 to 29 years 57 94.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 136 65.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 167 87.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 137 86.90% 3.40%
55 to 59 years 74 95.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 118 46.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 113 26.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 37 29.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Yutan. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 938 69.90% 2.50%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 62 46.80% 89.70%
Hispanic or Latino 93 64.50% 53.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 904 68.80% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Yutan as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Yutan is 636, with median earnings of $44,330.00.

Women in Yutan, Nebraska earning approximately 85.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 636 $44,330.00
Male 359 $46,576.00
Female 277 $39,750.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 61 $81,518.00
Business and Financial 43 $65,347.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $112,841.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $39,091.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $56,563.00
Healthcare Support 17 $32,361.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 20 $13,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 56 $26,667.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00
Sales 98 $36,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 67 $38,438.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 19 $46,477.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $61,250.00
Production 41 $43,315.00
Transportation and Material Moving 29 $73,906.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 24 $83,542.00 37 $80,625.00
Business and Financial 27 $65,750.00 16 $64,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $0.00 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 26 $39,091.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 9 $56,563.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 17 $32,361.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 20 $13,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $26,667.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Sales 45 $65,795.00 53 $19,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 18 $44,286.00 49 $31,705.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 19 $46,477.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $61,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 41 $43,315.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 26 $74,375.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 508 households in Yutan, with an average household size of 2.57 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 392 families in Yutan with an average family size of 2.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 286 19 87 116
Average Household Size 3.15 3.11 2.4 1.16
Total Families 286 19 87 0
Average Household Size 3.15 2.58 2.37 0

Poverty

Of the 392 families in Yutan, 0.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Yutan:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 527 housing units in Yutan, Nebraska.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 508 96.39%
Vacant 19 3.61%

12.71% of the total 527 housing units in Yutan are rental units. This is approximately 67 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 437 are occupied by the owner - or 82.92% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Yutan is $835.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Yutan that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    4
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    42
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    23
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Yutan is $152,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Yutan that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    27
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    20
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    161
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    140
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    33
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    53
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Yutan. The chart below shows the number of properties in Yutan that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    67
  • 1940 to 1949
    21
  • 1950 to 1959
    28
  • 1960 to 1969
    45
  • 1970 to 1979
    284
  • 1980 to 1989
    32
  • 1990 to 1999
    17
  • 2000 to 2009
    3
  • 2010 to 2013
    30
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Yutan that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    4
  • 1 vehicle available
    149
  • 2 vehicles available
    173
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    182

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Yutan get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Yutan that commute to work in a particular way.

28.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Yutan.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    63
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    50
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    26
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    60
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    58
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    72
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    109
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    42
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    24
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    30
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    23
  • 90 or more minutes
    20

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Yutan, Nebraska in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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