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Tekamah, Nebraska
Tekamah, city, in Burt County, Nebraska. Tekamah had 1,705 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,714 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,690 (±209). GEOID 3148515.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,705
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,714 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,690 ±209
Median household income
$57,074
±$8,813 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$129,900
±$23,602 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$638
±$111 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
Where is Tekamah and what county is it in?
Tekamah is a city in Burt County, Nebraska. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 1,090 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Tekamah, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,705 people lived in Tekamah on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,714 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,690 (±209).
| Measure | Tekamah | Burt County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,690 ±209 | 6,740 | no clear change |
| Households | 722 ±93 | 2,929 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.18 | 2.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 771 ±95 | 3,333 | −159 |
Tekamah's population since 2000
From 1,892 in 2000 to 1,705 in 2025: down 9.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tekamah as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tekamah?
The median resident of Tekamah is 43.8 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 26.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.2%.
| Measure | Tekamah | Burt County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 ±7.0 | 44.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% ±4.5 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.2% ±4.4 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±3.3 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% ±3.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.2% ±3.5 pts | 90.3% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5% ±2.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6% ±3.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8% ±2.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0% ±3.6 pts | 16.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.5% ±4.6 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3% ±3.6 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.6% ±4.1 pts | 24.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±2.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.6% ±4.6 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Tekamah earn?
Half of Tekamah's 722 households earn less than $57,074 a year (±$8,813), against $63,685 in Burt County and $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $66,765 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tekamah | Burt County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,074 ±$8,813 | $63,685 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,260 ±$8,410 | $79,970 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,023 ±$3,510 | $34,444 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.6% ±6.6 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.4% ±16.4 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.6% ±5.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% ±4.0 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3% ±4.2 pts | 86.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Tekamah?
Owners occupy 72.0% of Tekamah's occupied homes and renters 28.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $129,900 by its owner (±$23,602). The median renter pays $638 a month including utilities, and 28.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tekamah | Burt County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $129,900 ±$23,602 | $147,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $638 ±$111 | $708 | −$137 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.4% ±15.6 pts | 30.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,277 ±$178 | $1,432 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.0% ±5.8 pts | 75.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.0% ±5.8 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Housing units | 771 ±95 | 3,333 | −159 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.7% ±4.7 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% ±3.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±2.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.4% ±7.3 pts | 40.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±2.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Tekamah building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Tekamah in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 3.5 per 1,000 residents against 5.3 across Nebraska.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tekamah work and get to work?
67.3% of Tekamah's workers drive alone and 7.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes.
| Measure | Tekamah | Burt County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.5% ±5.4 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.3% ±7.6 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.5% ±6.1 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.9% ±2.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7% ±3.9 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min ±3.2 | 24.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Tekamah?
1 census tract lies mostly in Tekamah (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9633Burt County | 2,385 | $70,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Tekamah) · Census block assignment files
How does Tekamah compare with other places in Nebraska?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tekamah is the 8,279th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 67th-most populous of 528 in Nebraska.
Tekamah ranks 110th of 136 places in Nebraska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 67th | 528 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 73rd | 132 |
| Residents per square mile | 82nd | 136 |
| Median household income | 110th | 136 |
| Per capita income | 91st | 136 |
| Median home value | 106th | 135 |
| Median gross rent | 119th | 129 |
| Poverty rate | 6th | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 93rd | 135 |
| Median age | 24th | 136 |
| Owner-occupied share | 71st | 135 |
| Work from home | 38th | 84 |
| Travel time to work | 23rd | 135 |
Tekamah's figures with every place in Nebraska (CSV)
Every place in Nebraska, sortable · Compare Tekamah with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Tekamah?
17 of the 57 figures for Tekamah on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Tekamah are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Tekamah.