Economy & Jobs — Chadron, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,590 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,442 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,912 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 48.0% |
| Retail | 9.6% |
| Arts Food | 9.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
