Superior is a city located in Nuckolls County Nebraska. Superior has a 2024 population of 1,828. Superior is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 0.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,820 in 2020.
The average household income in Superior is $74,536 with a poverty rate of 3.84%. The median age in Superior is 44.3 years: 42.2 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Superior was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,677 | 88.03% |
| Two or more races | 194 | 10.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.58% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.31% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 771 | 2.4 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Married | 352 | 3.23 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Non Family | 323 | 1.07 | 61 | 39 |
| Female | 66 | 4.14 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Male | 30 | 3.07 | 10 | 90 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
75.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 141 | 10.58% |
| Associates Degree | 128 | 9.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 210 | 15.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 7.5% |
| High School Graduate | 371 | 27.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 2.03% |
| Some College | 356 | 26.71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,160 | 1,083 | 283 |
| 2+ Races | 136 | 48 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 7 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 63.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,021 | $36,000 | $23,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,500 | $0 | $51,932 |
| High School Graduate | $36,429 | $40,795 | $25,469 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,450 | $34,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,049 | $39,663 | $29,919 |
| Some College | $43,060 | $61,875 | $33,173 |
$36,049
Average Earnings
$39,663
Average Male
$29,919
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.35% of Superior residents speak only English, while 1.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,625 | 53 | 3.26% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 11 | 44% |
| Multiple | 194 | 11 | 5.67% |
| Native | 11 | 7 | 63.64% |
3.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.66%
Male Poverty Rate
4.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Superior is Native, with 63.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Superior is White, with 3.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.66% |
| Some College | 5.08% |
| High School | 2.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.31% |
| Female Employed | 1.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,250 | $81,804 |
| Households | $61,801 | $74,536 |
| Married Families | $80,192 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,781 | $61,988 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
163
Number of Veterans
144
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| Korea | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 10.49% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 16.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
67.87%
Born in Superior
98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
1.31%
Naturalized
98.06% of Superior residents were born in the United States, with 67.87% having been born in Nebraska. 0.63% 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 | 1,838 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2028 | 1,836 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2027 | 1,834 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2026 | 1,832 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2025 | 1,830 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2024 | 1,828 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 1,826 | 13 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 1,813 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 1,809 | -11 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,820 | 12 | 0.66% |
| 2019 | 1,808 | -17 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 1,825 | -32 | -1.72% |
| 2017 | 1,857 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 1,859 | -20 | -1.06% |
| 2015 | 1,879 | -11 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 1,890 | -17 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 1,907 | -20 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 1,927 | -6 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 1,933 | -27 | -1.38% |
| 2010 | 1,960 | 0 | 0% |