City

Mc Cook, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Red Willow County  ·  Nebraska

👥9,059Population
💰$60,089Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$147,300Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓41.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 1%Other: 2.7%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic5.7%
Black1.0%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads41.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma101 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,590 (26.9%)
Some College910 (15.4%)
Associates885 (15%)
Bachelors798 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree1,630 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College15.4%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,089 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$147,300 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$778/mo
Total Housing Units4,495
Vacant Units675

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
79%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
60%
About Mc Cook, NE

Mc Cook is a city in Nebraska, located in Red Willow County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,059 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Mc Cook is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,089 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mc Cook is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $778 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mc Cook is well-educated. 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.15%).

Mc Cook, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Mc Cook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69001 9,059 $60,089 $147,300 $778 1.4% 41.1% 70.7%