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Cody

Nebraska · 171 residents (2025 est.) · 1.031 sq mi
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Cody has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,500. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $102,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
−16%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
121 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:171 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1001291581872161990201020202024Cody
2024125
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,500
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,187
+166%since 2000
from $17,772 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+9%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,800
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+8%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.7%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(95)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.8%(26)
Diversity Score47.3%(59)
Diversity Score
47
+605%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 76.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cody, Nebraska?

Cody, Nebraska has about 125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cody, Nebraska?

The typical household in Cody, Nebraska earns about $72,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cody, Nebraska expensive?

In Cody, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $102,800, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Cody, Nebraska?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cody, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cody, Nebraska?

About 11.2% of people in Cody, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cody, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cody, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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