Tecumseh, NE Demographics

A map of Tecumseh's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,290	1,207	68.5%	71.3%
Hispanic	375	344	19.9%	20.3%
Multiracial	87	66	4.6%	3.9%
Native American/Other	44	6	2.3%	0.4%
Black	43	7	2.3%	0.4%
Asian	43	64	2.3%	3.8%

Tecumseh, Nebraska has an estimated population of 1,882, a large increase from the 1,694 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.5% White, 19.9% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, 2.3% Asian, and 2.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tecumseh, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tecumseh has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Tecumseh, that probability was 44.8% in 2020 and 48.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tecumseh is ranked the 68th 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). Tecumseh was ranked the 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tecumseh's White Population

1,290 residents of Tecumseh, or 68.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tecumseh is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Tecumseh ranks 549th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecumseh's White population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Tecumseh's population has decreased from 71.3% to 68.5%.

Tecumseh is less White than neighboring Elk Creek (97.5% White), Cook (94.2% White), Steinauer (100% White), Johnson (98.2% White), and Burr (73.2% White).

Tecumseh's Black Population

43 residents of Tecumseh, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tecumseh is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Tecumseh ranks 169th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecumseh's Black population has grown by an estimated 514.3%. Black residents' share of Tecumseh's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.3%.

Tecumseh is more Black than neighboring Elk Creek (0% Black), Cook (2.1% Black), Steinauer (0% Black), Johnson (0% Black), and Burr (0% Black).

Tecumseh's Asian Population

43 residents of Tecumseh, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tecumseh is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Tecumseh ranks 6th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecumseh's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.8%. Asian residents' share of Tecumseh's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.3%.

Tecumseh is more Asian than neighboring Elk Creek (0% Asian), Cook (0.3% Asian), Steinauer (0% Asian), Johnson (0% Asian), and Burr (0% Asian).

Tecumseh's Hispanic Population

375 residents of Tecumseh, or 19.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tecumseh is higher than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Tecumseh ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecumseh's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Tecumseh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.9%.

Tecumseh is more Hispanic than neighboring Elk Creek (0% Hispanic), Cook (2.4% Hispanic), Steinauer (0% Hispanic), and Johnson (0.3% Hispanic). Tecumseh is less Hispanic than neighboring Burr (26.8% Hispanic).

Tecumseh's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Tecumseh, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tecumseh is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Tecumseh ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecumseh's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 633.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tecumseh's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.3%.

Tecumseh is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elk Creek (0% Native American/Other), Cook (0% Native American/Other), Steinauer (0% Native American/Other), Johnson (0% Native American/Other), and Burr (0% Native American/Other).

Tecumseh's Multiracial Population

87 residents of Tecumseh, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tecumseh is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Tecumseh ranks 167th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecumseh's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Tecumseh's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.6%.

Tecumseh is more Multiracial than neighboring Elk Creek (2.5% Multiracial), Cook (0.9% Multiracial), Steinauer (0% Multiracial), Johnson (1.5% Multiracial), and Burr (0% 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.