The City of Ravenna holds nearly 1,500 residents and is a Leadership Certified Community through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, near the northern boundary of Buffalo County. The South Loup River flows through the Buffalo County Recreation Area-Ravenna Lake, delivering fishing, canoeing, camping and more to visitors. Primary industry focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, social assistance and retail.
As of 2024 the population of Ravenna is 1,499. The population is expected to grow to 1,541 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.55%.
The median age of Ravenna residents is 41.
The diversity index of Ravenna is 19.0, meaning that there is a 19% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Ravenna is $73,252 and projected to be $84,725 in 2029. Per capita income is $28,169, projected to be $32,617 in 2029. 0.87% of households – 13 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $524,436 and the average disposable income is $59,793.
There are 657 housing units in Ravenna; 418 are owner-occupied, 157 are rented, and 82 are vacant. The average home value is $206,519, with 18 homes built in 2010 or later, and 266 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 71 businesses in Ravenna, employing 766 workers and pulling from a labor force of 732 age 16 and above. 159 workers commute into Ravenna from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
565 residents both live and work in/around Ravenna. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 23.54% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 601 drive alone, 87 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 21 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 24 residents work from home.
477 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 129 have associates degrees, 80 have bachelor’s degrees, and 56 hold a graduate or professional degree.
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