Living in King Lake, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of King Lake · Census data 2020–2024
King Lake has 101 residents with a median age of 59.3. .
King Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
King Lake at a glance
- Population
- 101
- Median age
- 59.3State: 37.2
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
Is King Lake a good place to live?
Cons: Unemployment of 25%; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Housing in King Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 112
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 33%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 1.35
33% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that King Lake has many vacation and second homes.
King Lake demographics
- Population
- 101
- Median age
- 59.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 75
- Foreign-born
- 18.8%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of King Lake ›
Education in King Lake
11.9% of adults 25 and older in King Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in King Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 25%State: 3%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 54.7%
King Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Lake | 101 | — | — | — |
| Waterloo | 990 | $67,941 | $231,400 | $1,300 |
| Valley | 3,174 | $110,200 | $528,100 | $962 |
| Yutan | 1,832 | $103,350 | $198,800 | $1,453 |
| Leshara | 177 | $70,750 | $162,500 | $1,021 |
| Washington | 198 | $106,458 | $209,100 | — |
| Bennington | 2,366 | $97,500 | $333,100 | $1,516 |
| Boys Town | 809 | $73,750 | — | — |
| Arlington | 1,467 | $94,034 | $225,400 | $1,000 |
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Is King Lake, NE a good place to live?
Minuses: unemployment of 25%; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
What is the median age in King Lake?
The median age in King Lake is 59.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
What is the unemployment rate in King Lake?
The unemployment rate in King Lake is 25% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is King Lake?
11.9% of adults in King Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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