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The Village of Surprise had a population of 36 as of July 1, 2024. Surprise ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Nebraska. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Surprise is located at latitude 41.1086 and longitude -97.3112 in Butler County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Surprise encompass a land area of 0.39 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Butler County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Village of Surprise has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Surprise is located within Township of Read, a minor civil division (MCD) of Butler County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 36 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 36 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 28 (77.8%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 92 |
| Diversity Index2 | 5 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $153,822 |
| Average Household Income | $107,685 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 0% |
| Per Capita Income | $38,886 |
| Wealth Index5 | 110 |
| Socioeconomic Status Index6 | High (73.8) |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10 (47.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3 (14.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8 (38.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $275,000 |
| Average Home Value | $385,000 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 0 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 13 |
| Average Household Size | 2.77 |
| Family Households | 6 |
| Average Family Size | 5.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2024 | 2024-2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.64% | 0.00% |
| Households | 4.01% | 0.00% |
| Families | 8.45% | |
| Median Household Income | -4.60% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.87% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | -2.09% |
The table below compares Surprise to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Nebraska by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 554 | 7th |
| Population Density | # 560 | 6th |
| Median Household Income | # 5 | 99th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 92 | 16th |
| Per Capita Income | # 265 | 55th |
| Diversity Index | # 567 | 5th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
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