Tecumseh is a city located in Johnson County Nebraska. Tecumseh has a 2024 population of 1,658. It is also the county seat of Johnson County. Tecumseh is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -2.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,705 in 2020.
The average household income in Tecumseh is $56,758 with a poverty rate of 6.56%. The median age in Tecumseh is 36.9 years: 34.2 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tecumseh was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,309 | 70.99% |
| Two or more races | 246 | 13.34% |
| Other race | 194 | 10.52% |
| Asian | 50 | 2.71% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 2.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 729 | 2.36 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Married | 297 | 3.26 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Non Family | 269 | 1.1 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Female | 94 | 2.49 | 19.1 | 80.9 |
| Male | 69 | 3.28 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
50.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 6.44% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 166 | 13.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 5.39% |
| High School Graduate | 490 | 39.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 5.79% |
| Some College | 265 | 21.32% |
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 | 943 | 872 | 166 |
| Hispanic | 194 | 154 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 102 | 51 |
| Other Race | 84 | 44 | 0 |
| Black | 40 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 23 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 48.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,229 | $46,422 | $38,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,333 | $83,125 | $57,500 |
| High School Graduate | $33,906 | $33,750 | $34,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,519 | $39,760 | $36,875 |
| Overall | $39,712 | $45,741 | $35,592 |
| Some College | $39,239 | $68,750 | $33,214 |
$39,712
Average Earnings
$45,741
Average Male
$35,592
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.12% of Tecumseh residents speak only English, while 20.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,125 | 69 | 6.13% |
| Multiple | 246 | 24 | 9.76% |
| Asian | 50 | 10 | 20% |
| Black | 36 | 5 | 13.89% |
| Hispanic | 413 | 5 | 1.21% |
6.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.74%
Male Poverty Rate
8.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tecumseh is Asian, with 20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tecumseh is Hispanic, with 1.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.59% |
| Some College | 6.99% |
| High School | 4.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.68% |
| Female Employed | 2.65% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,429 | $64,585 |
| Households | $46,127 | $56,758 |
| Married Families | $72,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,561 | $40,918 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
86
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 58 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 7.25% |
| Black | 10 | 22.22% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
61.82%
Born in Tecumseh
95.88%
Native Born
4.12%
Foreign Born
1.74%
Non Citizen
2.39%
Naturalized
95.88% of Tecumseh residents were born in the United States, with 61.82% having been born in Nebraska. 1.74% 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 | 1,599 | -12 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 1,611 | -12 | -0.74% |
| 2027 | 1,623 | -11 | -0.67% |
| 2026 | 1,634 | -12 | -0.73% |
| 2025 | 1,646 | -12 | -0.72% |
| 2024 | 1,658 | -12 | -0.72% |
| 2023 | 1,670 | -15 | -0.89% |
| 2022 | 1,685 | -28 | -1.63% |
| 2021 | 1,713 | 8 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 1,705 | 127 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 1,578 | -29 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 1,607 | -21 | -1.29% |
| 2017 | 1,628 | -13 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 1,641 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 1,644 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 1,643 | -11 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 1,654 | -13 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 1,667 | -8 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 1,675 | -8 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 1,683 | 0 | 0% |