City

Stella, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Richardson County  ·  Nebraska

👥232Population
💰$56,500Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂64.1Median Age
🏠$145,000Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊12.9%Unemployment▲ 164% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 9.9%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic0.4%
Other9.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
17%
45–64
28%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment12.9% ▲ 164% above avg
HS Graduate81 (41.5%)
Some College43 (22.1%)
Associates17 (8.7%)
Bachelors22 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree32 (16.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 22.1%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
HS Grad41.5%
Some College22.1%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,500 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$145,000 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units130
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
68%
About Stella, NE

Stella is a city in Nebraska, located in Richardson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 232 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.1 years.

Economically, Stella is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,500 is below the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Stella is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stella is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stella
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68442 232 $56,500 $145,000 12.9% 27.7% 84.8%