Carleton, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 87 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -36.0%
Males: 60  (69.1%)
Females: 27  (30.9%)
Median resident age:

25.7 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip code: 68326

Estimated median household income in 2022: $74,491 (it was $38,125 in 2000)
Carleton:

$74,491
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,289 (it was $15,897 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-753,566,796 (it was $33,800 in 2000)
Carleton $-753,566,796
NE $232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $259,905; detached houses: $257,456
March 2022 cost of living index in Carleton: -9760.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.1%

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  • Races in Carleton, NE (2022)
    • 17296.6%White alone
    • 21.1%Black alone
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Ancestries: German (67.7%), Danish (26.2%), Irish (6.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1560 feet

Land area: 0.49 square miles.

Population density: 178 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Carleton village:

1.6% ($531)
Nebraska:

1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (63.2 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (521.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Bruning, NE (2.5 miles ),
Belvidere, NE (2.7 miles),
Davenport, NE (2.7 miles ),
Shickley, NE (2.9 miles ),
Strang, NE (3.0 miles),
Hebron, NE (3.2 miles ),
Ong, NE (3.3 miles),
Deshler, NE (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.30 N, Longitude: 97.68 W

Area code: 402

Distribution of median household income in Carleton, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Carleton, NE in 2022

Carleton satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Most common industries in Carleton, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.6%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (9.1%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (7.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.1%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (24.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (13.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (10.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.8%)
  • Machinery (5.4%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (5.4%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (17.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.9%)
  • Sewing, needlework, piece goods stores (6.9%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
Most common occupations in Carleton, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.6%)
  • Engineers (6.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (18.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (10.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Engineers (5.4%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5.4%)
  • Financial managers (5.4%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (17.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (13.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (10.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.9%)
  • Engineers (6.9%)

Average climate in Carleton, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Carleton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 125% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.3 miles away from the Carleton village center killed one person and injured 38 people and caused $160 million in damages.

On 4/25/1957, a category F4 tornado 20.0 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Carleton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 441% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 271.2 miles away from Carleton center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 119.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 333.7 miles away from Carleton center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 209.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 269.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 158.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Thayer County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Carleton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Carleton:

  • HEARTLAND HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; HEBRON, NE)
  • THAYER COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; HEBRON, NE)

Airports located in Carleton:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Carleton:

  • Central Community College (about 55 miles; Grand Island, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,159)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 63 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 66 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 66 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 80 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Kansas State University (about 97 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • Bellevue University (about 110 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Carleton: Carleton (A), Cargill Incorporated Elevator (B), Carleton Volunteer Fire and Rescue (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Carleton: Zion Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Roy Hitt - Baseball player.

Thayer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

67.5%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.5%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Carleton (2011 data):

  • Citizens State Bank: at 209 3rd Street, branch established on 1890/02/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $16.9 mil, Deposits: $12.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Carleton Agency, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Carleton:

Marital status in Carleton, NE
  • Never married: 28.6%
  • Now married: 49.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 18.7%

For population 25 years and over in Carleton:

  • High school or higher: 97.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Carleton, NE (based on Thayer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,47417
Evangelical Protestant2,22415
Catholic4502
None80-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

7.73 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

11.60 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Here:

23.19 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Thayer County:

10.2%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.5%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Electric Power 0$0 1$412
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$2,005
Totals for Government 0$0 2$2,416

Carleton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $100,000 ($1149.43)
    Central Staff Services: $52,000 ($597.70)
    Water Utilities: $50,000 ($574.71)
    Financial Administration: $40,000 ($459.77)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($91.95)
    Gas Utilities: $5,000 ($57.47)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $50,000 ($574.71)
    Central Staff Services: $44,000 ($505.75)
    Regular Highways: $40,000 ($459.77)
    Financial Administration: $34,000 ($390.80)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($80.46)
    Gas Utilities: $5,000 ($57.47)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($80.46)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $78,000 ($896.55)
    Financial Administration: $60,000 ($689.66)
    General Public Building: $12,000 ($137.93)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $85,000 ($977.01)

Carleton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $9,000 ($103.45)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $14,000 ($160.92)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($22.99)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $75,000 ($862.07)
    Gas Utilities: $6,000 ($68.97)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $21,000 ($241.38)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($22.99)
  • Tax - Property: $54,000 ($620.69)

Carleton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $185,000 ($2126.44)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $175,000 ($2011.49)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($172.41)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($57.47)

Carleton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $98,000 ($1126.44)

Strongest AM radio stations in Carleton:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Carleton:

  • KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KHNE-FM (89.1 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KTMX (104.9 FM; YORK, NE; Owner: PRAIRIE STATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K202CJ (88.3 FM; DESHLER, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Carleton:

  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KHAS-TV (Channel 5; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KHNE-TV (Channel 29; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KOLN (Channel 10; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)

Carleton fatal accident list:

Jan 12, 2003 01:30 AM, Sr-4, Lat: 40.307219, Lon: -97.672047, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 24.6mTotal length
  • 3,890Total average daily traffic
  • 553Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,150Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Carleton, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51930-1939
  • 71960-1969
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Carleton, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Michael Umano, Highway 4 (Lat: 40.307833 Lon: -97.671000), Type: 47.2, Structure height: 31169 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Michael Umano, Highway 4 (Lat: 40.307833 Lon: -97.671000), Type: 47.2, Structure height: 31169 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Michael J Umano, Highway 4 (Lat: 40.307833 Lon: -97.671000), Type: 47.2, Structure height: 31169 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1011


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Hwy 4 1 1/2 Mi N On E Side (Lat: 40.327500 Lon: -97.679222), Call Sign: KNEU374,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.520 MHz, Grant Date: 12/29/1997, Expiration Date: 02/08/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2003, Registrant: Rod Heinrichs, Rfd, Carleton, NE 68326


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5543F, N5543F, N-5543F, Serial Number: 28-25240, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 11/22/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 08/10/2005
    Registrant (Corporation): Cold Rain Inc, 5724 3rd St, Carleton, NE 68326

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Carleton, NE
  • 48.1%Electricity
  • 25.0%Utility gas
  • 23.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Carleton compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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