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Dannebrog

Nebraska · 273 residents (2025 est.) · 0.37 sq mi
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Dannebrog is a city of 235 people in Nebraska. At a median age of 45.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 81% of homes are owner-occupied. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,500. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

235
−33%since 2000
from 352 in 2000
273 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
644 / sq mi
−33%since 2009
from 964 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
45.6
+18%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.37 sq mi
Population, 19902024
19424229033838619902000201020202024Dannebrog
2024235
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.8%(9)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.8%(9)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.9%(21)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.6%(25)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.6%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(27)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.7%(18)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.8%(30)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417%(40)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414%(33)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.7%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.6%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$63,250
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$33,877
+162%since 2000
from $12,913 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
7.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.357
−3%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$127,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$813
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,442
80.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
19.5% rent
8.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.08 people
−7%since 2009
from 2.23 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
20.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
40.9%
+40.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.0
+25%since 2009
from 1.6 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.
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(336)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
28
+347%since 2009
from 6 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
Guatemalan8.9%(21)
Mexican2.6%(6)
Ancestry
German32.8%(77)
Danish14.9%(35)
English9.8%(23)
Irish9.4%(22)
Swedish7.7%(18)
Polish5.5%(13)
Norwegian5.1%(12)
American4.7%(11)
Russian3%(7)
Welsh1.7%(4)
Scottish1.3%(3)
Austrian0.9%(2)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
British0.4%(1)
Dutch0.4%(1)
Section 05

Education

19.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
81.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
11.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
67.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
72.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
10.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
25.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
44.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
18.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
16.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2013
from 16.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
82.3%
+27.2 ptssince 2017
from 55.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
85.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
97.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.9%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
2.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.5%(25)
Married53.2%(59)
Widowed3.6%(4)
Divorced20.7%(23)
Women 15+
Never married25.9%(22)
Married47.1%(40)
Widowed11.8%(10)
Divorced15.3%(13)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2013
from 16.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
54.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
23.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
19.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
9.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
68.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
41.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% 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)6.1%(2)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)15.2%(5)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era42.4%(14)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War12.1%(4)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 33 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 Dannebrog, Nebraska?

Dannebrog, Nebraska has about 235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dannebrog, Nebraska?

The typical household in Dannebrog, Nebraska earns about $63,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dannebrog, Nebraska expensive?

In Dannebrog, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $127,500, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Dannebrog, Nebraska?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dannebrog, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dannebrog, Nebraska?

About 7.2% of people in Dannebrog, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dannebrog, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dannebrog, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 126 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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