Tekamah is a city located in Burt County Nebraska. Tekamah has a 2024 population of 1,715. It is also the county seat of Burt County. Tekamah is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,713 in 2020.
The average household income in Tekamah is $71,665 with a poverty rate of 20.9%. The median age in Tekamah is 40.8 years: 40.2 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tekamah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,598 | 94.5% |
| Two or more races | 62 | 3.67% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.59% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 697 | 2.38 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Married | 281 | 2.84 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 272 | 1.18 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Female | 92 | 2.9 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Male | 52 | 5.27 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 4.17% |
| Associates Degree | 127 | 10.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 176 | 14.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 6.9% |
| High School Graduate | 438 | 37.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 0.68% |
| Some College | 295 | 25.13% |
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 | 1,118 | 1,072 | 248 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 34 | 9 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,500 | $43,750 | $52,656 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,167 | $88,929 | $60,000 |
| High School Graduate | $36,795 | $51,786 | $35,786 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,750 | $50,673 | $37,950 |
| Some College | $41,053 | $48,571 | $37,738 |
$43,750
Average Earnings
$50,673
Average Male
$37,950
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.38% of Tekamah residents speak only English, while 1.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,570 | 322 | 20.51% |
| Multiple | 60 | 13 | 21.67% |
| Other | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Asian | 16 | 4 | 25% |
20.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.53%
Male Poverty Rate
15.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tekamah is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tekamah is White, with 20.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.24% |
| Some College | 13.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.73% |
| Male Employed | 3.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,819 | $85,676 |
| Households | $54,139 | $71,665 |
| Married Families | $79,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,375 | $41,829 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
107
Number of Veterans
78
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 9.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
73.21%
Born in Tekamah
98.7%
Native Born
1.3%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
98.7% of Tekamah residents were born in the United States, with 73.21% having been born in Nebraska. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,719 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 1,718 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 1,717 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,717 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 1,716 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 1,715 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,715 | -13 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 1,728 | 19 | 1.11% |
| 2021 | 1,709 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 1,713 | -8 | -0.46% |
| 2019 | 1,721 | 12 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 1,709 | -13 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 1,722 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 1,727 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 1,734 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 1,737 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 1,740 | -41 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 1,781 | -23 | -1.27% |
| 2011 | 1,804 | -18 | -0.99% |
| 2010 | 1,822 | 0 | 0% |