Culbertson, NE Demographics

A map of Culbertson's Population by Race

Culbertson, Nebraska has an estimated population of 634, a large increase from the 534 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.9% White, 11.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, 0.6% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Culbertson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Culbertson has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Culbertson, that probability was 13.1% in 2020 and 23.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Culbertson is ranked the 181st most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Culbertson was ranked the 191st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Culbertson's White Population

551 residents of Culbertson, or 86.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Culbertson is considerably higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Culbertson ranks 201st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Culbertson's White population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Culbertson's population has decreased from 93.1% to 86.9%.

Culbertson is less White than neighboring Trenton (94.3% White), McCook (87.2% White), Palisade (90.3% White), Herndon (100% White), and Hayes Center (88.2% White).

Culbertson's Black Population

0 residents of Culbertson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Culbertson is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Culbertson ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Culbertson's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Culbertson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Culbertson is less Black than neighboring Trenton (0.2% Black), and McCook (1% Black).

Culbertson's Asian Population

6 residents of Culbertson, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Culbertson is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Culbertson ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Culbertson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Asian residents' share of Culbertson's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.9%.

Culbertson is more Asian than neighboring Trenton (0.2% Asian), McCook (0.2% Asian), Palisade (0% Asian), Herndon (0% Asian), and Hayes Center (0% Asian).

Culbertson's Hispanic Population

70 residents of Culbertson, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Culbertson is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Culbertson ranks 212th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Culbertson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Culbertson's population has increased from 5.2% to 11.0%.

Culbertson is more Hispanic than neighboring Trenton (1.8% Hispanic), McCook (6.9% Hispanic), Palisade (5.6% Hispanic), and Herndon (0% Hispanic). Culbertson is less Hispanic than neighboring Hayes Center (11.1% Hispanic).

Culbertson's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Culbertson, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Culbertson is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Culbertson ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Culbertson's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Native American/Other residents' share of Culbertson's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.5%.

Culbertson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Trenton (0.4% Native American/Other), McCook (0.2% Native American/Other), and Herndon (0% Native American/Other). Culbertson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palisade (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hayes Center (0.7% Native American/Other).

Culbertson's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Culbertson, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Culbertson is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Culbertson ranks 456th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Culbertson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Culbertson's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.6%.

Culbertson is more Multiracial than neighboring Herndon (0% Multiracial), and Hayes Center (0% Multiracial). Culbertson is less Multiracial than neighboring Trenton (3.1% Multiracial), McCook (4.6% Multiracial), and Palisade (3.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.