Schuyler is a city located in Colfax County Nebraska. Schuyler has a 2024 population of 6,528. It is also the county seat of Colfax County. Schuyler is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,531 in 2020.
The average household income in Schuyler is $85,239 with a poverty rate of 10.99%. The median age in Schuyler is 33.5 years: 34.2 years for males, and 30.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Schuyler was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,953 | 45.32% |
| Two or more races | 1,402 | 21.52% |
| Other race | 1,250 | 19.18% |
| Native American | 583 | 8.95% |
| Black or African American | 328 | 5.03% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,990 | 3.26 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 1,035 | 3.33 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Non Family | 395 | 2.13 | 81 | 19 |
| Male | 374 | 4.22 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Female | 186 | 3.32 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
3.4
Average Family Size
3.26
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 459 | 12.18% |
| Associates Degree | 296 | 7.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 201 | 5.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 1.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,009 | 26.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,043 | 27.67% |
| Some College | 699 | 18.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,239 | 985 | 102 |
| White | 1,020 | 985 | 161 |
| Other Race | 667 | 243 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 593 | 432 | 0 |
| Native American | 336 | 229 | 20 |
| Black | 259 | 90 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,036 | $34,401 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,780 | $70,394 | $42,821 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,405 | $45,273 | $45,912 |
| Overall | $44,818 | $47,148 | $42,348 |
| Some College | $43,529 | $70,738 | $38,986 |
$44,818
Average Earnings
$47,148
Average Male
$42,348
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
31.93% of Schuyler residents speak only English, while 68.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 61.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,502 | 607 | 13.48% |
| Multiple | 1,402 | 123 | 8.77% |
| White | 1,222 | 91 | 7.45% |
| Native | 583 | 10 | 1.72% |
| Other | 1,250 | 3 | 0.24% |
10.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.9%
Male Poverty Rate
8.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Schuyler is Hispanic, with 13.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Schuyler is Other, with 0.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.3% |
| High School | 12.12% |
| Some College | 0.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 9.22% |
| Male Employed | 2.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,231 | $79,807 |
| Households | $71,275 | $85,239 |
| Married Families | $68,393 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $87,921 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
293
Number of Veterans
284
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 198 |
| Second Gulf War | 168 |
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 168 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 168 | 23.24% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 6.46% |
| White | 125 | 5.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.7%
Labor Force Participation
71.3%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
38.12%
Born in Schuyler
49.14%
Native Born
50.86%
Foreign Born
36.1%
Non Citizen
14.76%
Naturalized
49.14% of Schuyler residents were born in the United States, with 38.12% having been born in Nebraska. 36.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,524 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2028 | 6,525 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2027 | 6,526 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 6,526 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2025 | 6,527 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2024 | 6,528 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 6,529 | 68 | 1.05% |
| 2022 | 6,461 | -26 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 6,487 | -44 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 6,531 | 246 | 3.91% |
| 2019 | 6,285 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 6,280 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 6,282 | 9 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 6,273 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 6,273 | 19 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 6,254 | 102 | 1.66% |
| 2013 | 6,152 | -69 | -1.11% |
| 2012 | 6,221 | -23 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 6,244 | 17 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 6,227 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,371 | 1,319 | 32.55% |
| 1990 | 4,052 | -99 | -2.38% |
| 1980 | 4,151 | 554 | 15.4% |
| 1970 | 3,597 | 501 | 16.18% |
| 1960 | 3,096 | 213 | 7.39% |
| 1950 | 2,883 | 75 | 2.67% |
| 1940 | 2,808 | 220 | 8.5% |
| 1930 | 2,588 | -48 | -1.82% |
| 1920 | 2,636 | -3,888 | -59.6% |