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Brady

Nebraska · 365 residents (2025 est.) · 0.328 sq mi
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Brady has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,833. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $151,200. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

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

Total population
470
+28%since 2000
from 366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,433 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+24%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:365 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3253684124554991990201020202024Brady
2024470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,833
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$151,200
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+18%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(361)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(398)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(24)
Diversity Score33.7%(159)
Diversity Score
34
+2359%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+79%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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