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Chadron

30.4
Median Age
41
Diversity Index

Population Demographics

The median age of Chadron residents is 30.

The diversity index of Chadron is 41.3, meaning that there is a 41% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

$65,503
Average Household Income
$51,555
Average Disposable Income
2,402
Housing Units
$195,472
Average Home Value

Housing and Income

The average household income in Chadron is $65,503 and projected to be $69,609 in 2031. Per capita income is $27,648, projected to be $29,682 in 2031. 0.28% of households – 14 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $293,997 and the average disposable income is $51,555.

There are 2,402 housing units in Chadron; 1,138 are owner-occupied, 911 are rented, and 353 are vacant. The average home value is $195,472, with 53 homes built in 2010 or later, and 884 built in 1939 or earlier.

2,491
Workforce
3.00%
Unemployment Rate
181
Veteran Population
1,338
Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Business and Workforce

There are 378 businesses in Chadron, employing 6,873 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,867 age 16 and above. 142 workers commute into Chadron from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

2,491 residents both live and work in/around Chadron. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 20.71% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.85% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,166 drive alone, 313 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 308 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 80 residents work from home.

530 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 429 have associates degrees, 662 have bachelor’s degrees, and 676 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09