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Mullen, NE
Village in Hooker County, Nebraska.
Population
478
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,158
ZIP codes
0
Mullen and its ZIP codes
Mullen at a glance
- Mullen is about 45 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Mullen, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hooker County. PPP loans are for Mullen.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$36,466
262 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,245
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.4M
FY 2026, $8,935 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mullen, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
430
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
24.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mullen, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Mullen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SenecaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ThedfordVillage | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| BrownleeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mullen, NE in?
- Mullen is in Hooker County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Mullen, NE?
- About 478 people live in Mullen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mullen?
- Nearby places include Seneca (11 mi), Thedford (25 mi), Brownlee (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023