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Tecumseh, NE
City in Johnson County, Nebraska.
Population
1,882
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,246
ZIP codes
0
Tecumseh and its ZIP codes
Tecumseh at a glance
- Tecumseh is about 48 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 68th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $45,357, 41% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,300 (55% below Nebraska) and median rent is $831 a month.
Local data for Tecumseh, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tecumseh, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,357
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$106,300
Median rent
$831/mo
Homeownership
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (519), Mexican Americans (293), Irish Americans (147).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Tecumseh.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,935
1,469 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,756
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$31.8M
FY 2026, $6,015 per person
How people get to work
Tecumseh, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.6%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked7.8%
- Bicycle2.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tecumseh, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
335
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 13°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tecumseh, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Tecumseh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Elk CreekVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| CookVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| JohnsonVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| SterlingVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| SteinauerVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| BurrVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Crab OrchardVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| TalmageVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| BrockVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Table RockVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| LewistonVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| AdamsVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| BurchardVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| LortonVillage | 18 mi | 0 |
| Pawnee CityCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| AuburnCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tecumseh, NE in?
- Tecumseh is in Johnson County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Tecumseh, NE?
- About 1,882 people live in Tecumseh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tecumseh?
- Nearby places include Elk Creek (6.8 mi), Cook (9.6 mi), Johnson (10 mi), Sterling (12 mi), Steinauer (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023