Blackbird township is located in Thurston County Nebraska. Blackbird township has a 2024 population of 1,234. Blackbird township is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -2.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,268 in 2020.
The average household income in Blackbird township is $48,072 with a poverty rate of 46.04%. The median age in Blackbird township is 20.8 years: 18.6 years for males, and 21.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blackbird township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,021 | 96.87% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 1.33% |
| White | 8 | 0.76% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.57% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 197 | 5.2 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
| Female | 108 | 5.94 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Male | 33 | 5.52 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Married | 30 | 5.8 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Non Family | 26 | 1.04 | 7.7 | 92.3 |
5.5
Average Family Size
5.2
Average Household Size
30.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 10.9% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 6.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 2.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 1.94% |
| High School Graduate | 169 | 40.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 6.54% |
| Some College | 126 | 30.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 386 | 320 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 8 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| White | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,375 | $0 | $49,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,125 | $32,500 | $15,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,188 | $23,333 | $15,938 |
| Overall | $24,219 | $32,250 | $21,786 |
| Some College | $30,781 | $33,125 | $29,375 |
$24,219
Average Earnings
$32,250
Average Male
$21,786
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.32% of Blackbird township residents speak only English, while 11.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 10.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 997 | 471 | 47.24% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 17 | 50% |
46.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
46.09%
Male Poverty Rate
46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blackbird township is Hispanic, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blackbird township is Native, with 47.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.18% |
| Some College | 34.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 61.4% |
| Female Employed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 24.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,750 | $48,646 |
| Households | $37,396 | $48,072 |
| Married Families | $50,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,250 | $18,158 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
14.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.2%
Male Marriage Rate
12.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 21 | 3.76% |
| White | 4 | 57.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
43%
Employment Rate
26.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
31.69%
Born in Blackbird township
98.77%
Native Born
1.23%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
0.57%
Naturalized
98.77% of Blackbird township residents were born in the United States, with 31.69% having been born in Nebraska. 0.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,234 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,234 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,234 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,234 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,234 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,234 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,234 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,234 | -12 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 1,246 | -22 | -1.74% |
| 2020 | 1,268 | -94 | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 1,362 | -11 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,373 | 19 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 1,354 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 1,351 | 9 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 1,342 | 24 | 1.82% |
| 2014 | 1,318 | 9 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 1,309 | -8 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 1,317 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 1,316 | -10 | -0.75% |
| 2010 | 1,326 | 0 | 0% |