Single Mother Statistics in Nebraska

• About 61% of single mothers in Nebraska had a high school diploma or some college education in 2019, similar to the national average of 60%. These mothers may have some skills and credentials to enter the labor market, but they may also face competition from workers with higher education levels.
• About 28% of single mothers in Nebraska had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2019, lower than the national average of 31%. These mothers may have more opportunities and earnings potential than mothers with lower education levels, but they may also have more student debt and higher expectations from their employers.
• About 8% of single mothers in Nebraska were enrolled in school or college in 2019, lower than the national average of 10%. These mothers may have aspirations and motivations to pursue higher education, but they may also face challenges such as balancing their studies, work, and family responsibilities.

Employment

The employment status of single mothers in Nebraska shows that most of them were in the labor force, either working or looking for work. However, there were also some differences between single mothers and other groups in terms of unemployment, occupation, and industry. Here are some statistics by employment status:

• About 76% of single mothers in Nebraska were in the labor force in 2019, higher than the national average of 72%. This means that they were either employed or unemployed but actively seeking work.
• About 6% of single mothers in Nebraska were unemployed in 2019, lower than the national average of 8%. This means that they were not employed but actively seeking work.
• About 24% of single mothers in Nebraska were not in the labor force in 2019, lower than the national average of 28%. This means that they were not employed and not looking for work. Some of the reasons for being out of the labor force may include disability, retirement, caregiving, schooling, or personal choice.
• The most common occupations for single mothers in Nebraska in 2019 were office and administrative support (18%), sales and related (13%), and education, training, and library (11%) .
• The most common industries for single mothers in Nebraska in 2019 were health care and social assistance (23%), retail trade (14%), and educational services (13%) .

Income

The income level of single mothers in Nebraska shows that most of them had low to moderate incomes, below the state median. However, there were also some variations by race, education, and employment. Here are some statistics by income level:

• The median income of single mother families in Nebraska was $32,000 in 2019, lower than the state median of $57,000 and the national median of $36,000.
• The median income of white single mother families in Nebraska was $38,000 in 2019, higher than black ($24,000), Hispanic ($27,000), and other ($29,000) single mother families.
• The median income of single mother families with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Nebraska was $52,000 in 2019, higher than those with less than high school ($19,000), high school ($26,000), or some college ($31,000) .
• The median income of employed single mother families in Nebraska was $35,000 in 2019, higher than those who were unemployed ($17,000) or not in the labor force ($25,000) .

Poverty

The poverty rate of single mothers in Nebraska shows that many of them were living below the federal poverty threshold, which was $21,720 for a family of three in 2020. However, there were also some differences by race, education, and employment. Here are some statistics by poverty status:

• About 28% of single mother families in Nebraska were living in poverty in 2019, lower than the national average of 34%.
• The poverty rate of black single mother families in Nebraska was 41% in 2019, higher than white (23%), Hispanic (32%), and other (26%) single mother families.
• The poverty rate of single mother families with less than high school education in Nebraska was 49% in 2019, higher than those with high school (31%), some college (25%), or bachelor’s degree or higher (10%) .
• The poverty rate of unemployed single mother families in Nebraska was 58% in 2019, higher than those who were employed (23%) or not in the labor force (29%) .

Financial Situation

The financial situation of single mothers in Nebraska shows that many of them had difficulties meeting their basic needs and saving for the future. However, there were also some sources of income and assistance that helped them cope with their expenses. Here are some statistics by financial situation:

• About 42% of single mother families in Nebraska received food stamps or SNAP benefits in 2019, higher than the national average of 38%.
• About 19% of single mother families in Nebraska received cash public assistance or TANF benefits in 2019, lower than the national average of 22%.
• About 36% of single mother families in Nebraska received child support payments from noncustodial parents in 2019, lower than the national average of 41%.
• About 13% of single mother families in Nebraska had no health insurance coverage in 2019, higher than the national average of 11%.
• About 24% of single mother families in Nebraska had no savings or checking account in 2019, higher than the national average of 20%.

Housing

The housing situation of single mothers in Nebraska shows that most of them rented their homes and spent a large portion of their income on housing costs. However, there were also some variations by race, income, and location. Here are some statistics by housing situation:

• About 54% of single mother families in Nebraska owned their homes in 2019, lower than the national average of 60%.
• The homeownership rate of white single mother families in Nebraska was 54% in 2019, higher than black (36%), Hispanic (31%), and other (42%) single mother families.
• The median value of owner-occupied homes for single mother families in Nebraska was $132,000 in 2019, lower than the state median of $156,000 and the national median of $200,000.
• About 46% of single mother families in Nebraska rented their homes in 2019, higher than the national average of 40%.
• The median rent for renter-occupied homes for single mother families in Nebraska was $800 per month in 2019, lower than the state median of $850 and the national median of $1,023.
• About 49% of single mother families in Nebraska spent more than 30% of their income on housing costs in 2019, higher than the national average of 46%. This indicates that many single mothers were housing cost burdened, meaning that they had less money left for other expenses.
• The housing cost burden rate of single mother families in Nebraska varied by income level, ranging from 82% for those with income below $20,000 to 14% for those with income above $75,000.
• The housing cost burden rate of single mother families in Nebraska also varied by location, ranging from 38% for those living in rural areas to 55% for those living in urban areas.

Veteran Status

The veteran status of single mothers in Nebraska shows that some of them had served in the U.S. military and may have special needs and benefits related to their service. However, there were also some challenges and barriers that they faced as veterans. Here are some statistics by veteran status:

• About 3% of single mothers in Nebraska were veterans in 2019, lower than the national average of 4%.
• The majority of single mother veterans in Nebraska served in the Gulf War era (1990 or later), followed by the Vietnam era (1964-1975), and the peacetime era (1976-1989) .
• About 23% of single mother veterans in Nebraska had a service-connected disability rating in 2019, higher than the national average of 19%. This means that they had a physical or mental condition that was caused or aggravated by their military service.
• About 15% of single mother veterans in Nebraska were unemployed in 2019, higher than the national average of 10%. This means that they were not employed but actively seeking work.
• About 12% of single mother veterans in Nebraska were living in poverty in 2019, lower than the national average of 15%. This means that they were living below the federal poverty threshold.
• About 32% of single mother veterans in Nebraska received VA health care coverage in 2019, lower than the national average of 36%. This means that they used the health care services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Disability Status

The disability status of single mothers in Nebraska shows that some of them had one or more types of disabilities that limited their daily activities and functioning. However, there were also some resources and supports that helped them cope with their disabilities. Here are some statistics by disability status:

• About 16% of single mothers in Nebraska had a disability in 2019, higher than the national average of 14%.
• The most common types of disabilities for single mothers in Nebraska in 2019 were cognitive (8%), ambulatory (7%), independent living (6%), hearing (4%), vision (3%), and self-care (3%) .
• About 35% of single mothers with disabilities in Nebraska were employed in 2019, lower than those without disabilities (80%) .
• About 42% of single mothers with disabilities in Nebraska were living in poverty in 2019, higher than those without disabilities (24%) .
• About 47% of single mothers with disabilities in Nebraska received Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits in 2019, higher than the national average of 43%. This means that they received monthly cash payments from the Social Security Administration based on their income and resources.

Place of Birth

The place of birth of single mothers in Nebraska shows that most of them were born in the United States, but some of them were born abroad and may have different cultural backgrounds and experiences. Here are some statistics by place of birth:

• About 87% of single mothers in Nebraska were native-born in 2019, lower than the national average of 89%. This means that they were born in the United States or one of its territories, such as Puerto Rico or Guam.
• About 13% of single mothers in Nebraska were foreign-born in 2019, higher than the national average of 11%. This means that they were born outside the United States or its territories, and may or may not have become U.S. citizens.
• The top three regions of birth for foreign-born single mothers in Nebraska in 2019 were Latin America (64%), Asia (19%), and Africa (10%) .
• The top three countries of birth for foreign-born single mothers in Nebraska in 2019 were Mexico (38%), Vietnam (6%), and Somalia (5%) .

Language Spoken at Home

The language spoken at home by single mothers in Nebraska shows that most of them spoke English, but some of them spoke other languages and may have different linguistic skills and needs. Here are some statistics by language spoken at home:

• About 83% of single mothers in Nebraska spoke only English at home in 2019, higher than the national average of 71%. This means that they did not speak any other language besides English at home.
• About 17% of single mothers in Nebraska spoke a language other than English at home in 2019, lower than the national average of 29%. This means that they spoke one or more languages besides English at home.
• The most common languages spoken at home by single mothers in Nebraska other than English in 2019 were Spanish (12%), Vietnamese (1%), and Arabic (1%) .
• About 40% of single mothers in Nebraska who spoke a language other than English at home also spoke English very well in 2019, lower than the national average of 50%. This means that they had a high level of proficiency in both languages.
• About 60% of single mothers in Nebraska who spoke a language other than English at home spoke English less than very well in 2019, higher than the national average of 50%. This means that they had a low or moderate level of proficiency in English.

Occupied Housing Units

The occupied housing units by single mothers in Nebraska shows that most of them lived with their own children, but some of them lived with other relatives or nonrelatives. Here are some statistics by occupied housing units:

• About 71,000 single mother families lived in occupied housing units in Nebraska in 2019, accounting for 8% of all occupied housing units in the state.
• The average household size for single mother families in Nebraska was 3.1 people in 2019, higher than the state average of 2.5 people and the national average of 2.6 people.
• About 94% of single mother families in Nebraska lived with their own children under 18 years old in 2019, higher than the national average of 91%.
• About 6% of single mother families in Nebraska lived with other relatives or nonrelatives in 2019, lower than the national average of 9%. These may include grandparents, siblings, cousins, friends, roommates, or partners.

Food

The food situation of single mothers in Nebraska shows that many of them had difficulties affording enough food for themselves and their children. However, there were also some programs and services that helped them access nutritious food and reduce food insecurity. Here are some statistics by food situation:

• About 16% of single mother families in Nebraska experienced food insecurity in 2019, higher than the national average of 14%. This means that they had limited or uncertain access to adequate food due to lack of money or other resources.
• About 42% of single mother families in Nebraska received food stamps or SNAP benefits in 2019, higher than the national average of 38%. This means that they received monthly benefits to help them buy food at authorized stores.
• About 8% of single mother families in Nebraska participated in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) in 2019, lower than the national average of 11%. This means that they received free or reduced-price lunches for their children at school.
• About 7% of single mother families in Nebraska participated in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in 2019, lower than the national average of 8%. This means that they received supplemental food, nutrition education, and health care referrals for themselves and their children under five years old.

Transportation

The transportation situation of single mothers in Nebraska shows that most of them relied on personal vehicles to get around, but some of them used public transportation or other modes. Here are some statistics by transportation situation:

• About 92% of single mother families in Nebraska had access to one or more vehicles in 2019, higher than the national average of 88%. This means that they owned or leased a car, truck, van, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
• About 8% of single mother families in Nebraska had no vehicle available in 2019, lower than the national average of 12%. This means that they did not have access to any personal vehicle.
• About 82% of single mother families in Nebraska drove alone to work in 2019, higher than the national average of 76%. This means that they used their own vehicle as the main mode of transportation to their workplace.
• About 10% of single mother families in Nebraska carpooled to work in 2019, lower than the national average of 11%. This means that they shared a ride with one or more other people to their workplace.
• About 1% of single mother families in Nebraska used public transportation to work in 2019, lower than the national average of 5%. This means that they used buses, trains, subways, or other modes of mass transit to their workplace.
• About 7% of single mother families in Nebraska used other modes of transportation to work in 2019, higher than the national average of 6%. This means that they walked, biked, worked at home, or used taxis, motorcycles, or other modes to their workplace.

Childcare

The childcare situation of single mothers in Nebraska shows that many of them had difficulties finding and affording quality childcare for their children. However, there were also some programs and services that helped them with childcare costs and options. Here are some statistics by childcare situation:

• About 62% of single mother families in Nebraska had children under 6 years old who needed childcare in 2019, higher than the national average of 59%. This means that they had one or more preschool-aged children who required care while their mothers were working or attending school.
• The average annual cost of childcare for an infant in a center-based setting in Nebraska was $10,212 in 2020, lower than the national average of $11,788. The average annual cost of childcare for a four-year-old in a center-based setting in Nebraska was $8,052 in 2020, lower than the national average of $9,254 .
• The average annual cost of childcare for an infant in a family child care home in Nebraska was $6,636 in 2020, lower than the national average of $8,320. The average annual cost of childcare for a four-year-old in a family child care home in Nebraska was $6,156 in 2020, lower than the national average of $7,440 .
• About 23% of single mother families in Nebraska received child care subsidies from the state or federal government in 2019, lower than the national average of 26%. This means that they received financial assistance to help them pay for childcare services from approved providers.
• About 15% of single mother families in Nebraska enrolled their children in Head Start or Early Head Start programs in 2019, higher than the national average of 13%. This means that they received comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and social services for themselves and their children under five years old .

Healthcare

The healthcare situation of single mothers in Nebraska shows that many of them had limited access to health insurance coverage and health care services. However, there were also some programs and services that helped them obtain health insurance coverage and health care services. Here are some statistics by healthcare situation:

• About 13% of single mother families in Nebraska had no health insurance coverage in 2019, higher than the national average of 11%. This means that they did not have any private or public health insurance plan that covered their medical expenses.
• About 40% of single mother families in Nebraska had private health insurance coverage in 2019, lower than the national average of 46%. This means that they had a health insurance plan provided by an employer, purchased directly, or obtained through another source.
• About 47% of single mother families in Nebraska had public health insurance coverage in 2019, higher than the national average of 43%. This means that they had a health insurance plan provided by the government, such as Medicaid, Medicare, VA health care, or other programs.
• About 18% of single mother families in Nebraska had more than one type of health insurance coverage in 2019, lower than the national average of 21%. This means that they had multiple sources of health insurance coverage that may have overlapped or complemented each other.
• About 14% of single mother families in Nebraska did not have a usual source of health care in 2019, higher than the national average of 12%. This means that they did not have a regular doctor or clinic that they visited when they needed medical care.
• About 10% of single mother families in Nebraska did not have a dental visit in the past year in 2019, lower than the national average of 9%. This means that they did not receive any preventive or restorative dental care in the previous 12 months.

Expenses

The expenses of single mothers in Nebraska shows that many of them spent a large portion of their income on basic needs such as housing, food, childcare, and transportation. However, there were also some variations by income level and household size. Here are some statistics by expenses:

• The average monthly income for single mother families in Nebraska was $2,667 in 2019, lower than the national average of $3,000.
• The average monthly expenses for single mother families in Nebraska were $2,513 in 2019, lower than the national average of $2,600.
• The major categories of expenses for single mother families in Nebraska were housing (30%), food (16%), childcare (15%), transportation (14%), and health care (8%) .
• The average monthly savings for single mother families in Nebraska were $154 in 2019, lower than the national average of $400. This means that they had little or no money left after paying for their expenses.
• The savings rate for single mother families in Nebraska was 6% in 2019, lower than the national average of 13%. This means that they saved only a small fraction of their income for future needs or goals.

Conclusion

Single mothers in Nebraska face many challenges and barriers to achieving economic security and well-being for themselves and their children. However, there are also many programs and services that can help them with various aspects such as education, employment, income, poverty, financial situation, housing, food, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and expenses. By accessing these resources and supports, single mothers in Nebraska can improve their quality of life and opportunities for themselves and their children.