McCool Junction

The Village of McCool Junction is approximately 8 miles (10 minutes) south of the City of York via U.S. Highway 81. It is also approximately 50 miles from both Lincoln (to the east) and Grand Island (to the west) via Interstate 80 (approximately 6 miles north). Agriculture plays a large role in the McCool Junction economy. In addition, McCool Junction is home to a popular restaurant (Kerry's) and racetrack (McCool Junction Motor Speedway). The community continues to grow as new homes and a subdivision are built and existing homes and downtown buildings are renovated. 

Population

Total Population

406

Population
Growth Rate

0.05%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

16.800

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Housing & Income

Households

171

Total Housing Units

183


Owner Occupied

138

Renter Occupied

33

Vacant

12

Median Home Value

$260,714


Average Home Value

$343,478

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.66%

Income Projection

Median Household

$102,810 $108,030


Average Household

$114,875 $125,020


Per Capita

$48,383 $52,527

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Workforce

Total Businesses

24

Total Employed

149

Workers 16+

338

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

60

2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

38

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

38

2025 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

12

2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

10

2025 Transportation / Warehouse

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

7

Some
High School

5

Graduated
High School

76

Associates
Degree

56

Bachelor's
Degree

48

Graduate
Degree

24

Average Commute Time

18 min.



Resident Commuters

243

Non-Resident Commuters

95

Drive Alone

269

Carpooled

28

Public

0

Work At Home

18

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16