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Brady

Nebraska · 365 residents (2025 est.) · 0.33 sq mi
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Brady is a city of 470 people in Nebraska. Owners hold 88% of the housing stock. At a median age of 46.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Home values have roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $151,200. 2% of residents were born outside the United States. Growth has run 28% since 2000, or 104 more people.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

470
+28%since 2000
from 366 in 2000
365 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,433 / sq mi
+7%since 2009
from 1,338 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
46.0
+24%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.33 sq mi
Population, 19902024
32536841245549919902000201020202024Brady
2024470
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(26)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.8%(46)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(30)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.2%(34)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.7%(27)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(51)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413%(61)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.1%(52)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.5%(87)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.4%(35)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$80,833
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$37,042
+164%since 2000
from $14,024 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
6.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.395
+5%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$151,200
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,083
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,442
88.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
11.5% rent
3.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.58 people
−3%since 2009
from 2.66 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
11.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
4.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.9
+41%since 2009
from 1.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(361)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(398)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(24)
34
+284%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(9)
Spaniard0.4%(2)
Ancestry
German42.1%(198)
Irish25.1%(118)
Swedish13.8%(65)
English11.9%(56)
French3.4%(16)
Dutch2.6%(12)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(10)
Welsh2.1%(10)
American1.5%(7)
Danish1.3%(6)
Arab0.6%(3)
Lebanese0.6%(3)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Italian0.4%(2)
Belgian0.2%(1)
Czech0.2%(1)
Russian0.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

37.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
12.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.0 min
+79%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
81.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
9.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
2.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
56.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
74.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
15.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
39.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
54.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
11.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2013
from 4.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
82.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
91.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.6%(45)
Married61.9%(109)
Widowed1.7%(3)
Divorced10.8%(19)
Women 15+
Never married13%(25)
Married69.3%(133)
Widowed5.2%(10)
Divorced12.5%(24)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2013
from 4.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
45.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
22.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
27.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
23.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
66.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
47.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)42.9%(9)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era47.6%(10)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War9.5%(2)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 21 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brady, Nebraska?

Brady, Nebraska has about 470 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brady, Nebraska?

The typical household in Brady, Nebraska earns about $80,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brady, Nebraska expensive?

In Brady, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $151,200, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Brady, Nebraska?

About 37.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brady, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brady, Nebraska?

About 6.4% of people in Brady, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brady, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Brady, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 131 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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