Chalco, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Chalco, Nebraska is 10,625 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest city in Nebraska. The median household income is $81,427, the median home value is $224,400, and the median age is 35.1.
10,625
Population
3953
People / sq mi
$81,427
Median Income
$224,400
Median Home Value
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Chalco covers 2.7 sq mi of land at 3953 people per square mile.
About Chalco, NE
The poverty rate is what most separates Chalco from the typical city: 2.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 10,625 residents, Chalco is a city in Nebraska. It ranks #17 among cities in Nebraska by population.
The typical household here earns about $81,427, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 2.4%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $224,400, with typical rent around $1,103.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 36.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. About 8.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$81,427
Median Household Income
$39,727
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$224,400
Median Home Value
$1,103
Median Rent
72.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.5%
High School+
36.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
85.7%
Public Transit
8.6%
Work From Home
21.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
30.4%
Foreign Born
97.6%
Non-English at Home
8.8%
Veterans
9.8%
With Disability
95.9%
Health Insurance
98.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.8% |
| Information | 11.6% |
| Construction | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.3% |
| Retail Trade | 4.8% |
| Public Administration | 2.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chalco, Nebraska has a population of 10,625 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest city in Nebraska.
The median household income in Chalco, Nebraska is $81,427, with 2.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Chalco, Nebraska is $224,400, with median monthly rent at $1,103 and a homeownership rate of 72.6%.
The median age in Chalco, Nebraska is 35.1 years. The population is 51.7% male and 48.3% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.