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Danbury

Nebraska · 72 residents (2025 est.) · 0.324 sq mi
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Danbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,000. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $103,100. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70
−45%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
216 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+5%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:72 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4769911121341990201020202024Danbury
202470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,900
+53%since 2000
from $19,512 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−28%since 2010
from 0.598 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction33.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing22.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
34.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+169%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(1)
Diversity Score3.5%(2)
Diversity Score
4
+80%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+9%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+21.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 64.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danbury, Nebraska?

Danbury, Nebraska has about 70 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danbury, Nebraska?

The typical household in Danbury, Nebraska earns about $47,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danbury, Nebraska expensive?

In Danbury, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $103,100.

How educated are people in Danbury, Nebraska?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Danbury, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danbury, Nebraska?

About 18.6% of people in Danbury, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danbury, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Danbury, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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