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Schuyler, NE
City in Colfax County, Nebraska.
Population
6,578
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,405
ZIP codes
0
Schuyler and its ZIP codes
Schuyler at a glance
- Schuyler is about 93 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 28th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $80,399, 5% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,700 (39% below Nebraska) and median rent is $1,049 a month.
Local data for Schuyler, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Schuyler, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,399
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$145,700
Median rent
$1,049/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.2%
Median age
30.4
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,340), Guatemalan Americans (1,133), German Americans (340).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colfax County. PPP loans are for Schuyler.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,118
4,989 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.7M
FY 2026, $5,074 per person
How people get to work
Schuyler, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled17.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Schuyler, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
398
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
245
3.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
28.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Schuyler, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.2%
U.S. 11.1% +17.1 pts
Cities near Schuyler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LinwoodVillage | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| OctaviaVillage | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| RogersVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| RichlandVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| AbieVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| BellwoodVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BrunoVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| North BendCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| David CityCity | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| Morse BluffVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| ColumbusCity | 16 mi | 10.6 |
| PragueVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| BrainardVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarksonCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| HowellsVillage | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Schuyler, NE in?
- Schuyler is in Colfax County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Schuyler, NE?
- About 6,578 people live in Schuyler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Schuyler?
- Nearby places include Linwood (7 mi), Octavia (7 mi), Rogers (7.4 mi), Richland (8.3 mi), Abie (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023