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Brady

Nebraska · 383 residents · 0.328 sq mi
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Brady has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,621. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
383
+5%since 2000
from 366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,168 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+10%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3253684124554991990201020202024Brady
2024470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,621
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,943
+71%since 2000
from $14,024 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,100
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
15.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+81%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(360)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(15)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score12.8%(49)
Diversity Score
13
+831%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brady, Nebraska?

Brady, Nebraska has about 383 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brady, Nebraska?

The typical household in Brady, Nebraska earns about $44,621 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 $128,100, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Brady, Nebraska?

About 33.1% 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 15.6% 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 44 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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