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Sutherland, NE

Village in Lincoln County, Nebraska.

Population

1,209

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

929

ZIP codes

0

Sutherland and its ZIP codes

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Sutherland at a glance

  • Sutherland is about 36 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 106th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
  • The median household income is $72,857, 5% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,200 (21% below Nebraska) and median rent is $572 a month.

Local data for Sutherland, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sutherland, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$72,857

Poverty rate

9.8%

Median home value

$188,200

Median rent

$572/mo

Homeownership

75.8%

Bachelor's or higher

17.7%

Median age

44.6

Average commute

21.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (319), Irish Americans (219), Mexican Americans (112).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Sutherland.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,633

15,243 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$71,847

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$290M

FY 2026, $8,359 per person

Lincoln County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Sutherland, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone93.7%
  • Carpooled3.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home2.5%

Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sutherland, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,766

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

122

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 14°F

19.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sutherland, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.4%

U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts

Diabetes

12.3%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Cities near Sutherland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HersheyVillage6.7 mi0.8
SarbenCensus-designated place9.2 mi0.2
PaxtonVillage12 mi1
North PlatteCity19 mi17.1
WallaceVillage23 mi0.7
RoscoeCensus-designated place24 mi0.2
KeystoneCensus-designated place24 mi0.2
ElsieVillage26 mi0.2
TryonCensus-designated place29 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sutherland, NE in?
Sutherland is in Lincoln County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Sutherland, NE?
About 1,209 people live in Sutherland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sutherland?
Nearby places include Hershey (6.7 mi), Sarben (9.2 mi), Paxton (12 mi), North Platte (19 mi), Wallace (23 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023