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Davey

Nebraska · 124 residents (2025 est.) · 0.156 sq mi
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Davey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,375. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $230,700. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 43% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117
−24%since 2000
from 153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
750 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+38%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:124 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1041221401571751990201020202024Davey
2024117
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,375
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,444
+148%since 2000
from $21,128 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
+29%since 2010
from 0.265 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,700
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.2 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davey, Nebraska?

Davey, Nebraska has about 117 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Davey, Nebraska?

The typical household in Davey, Nebraska earns about $109,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Davey, Nebraska expensive?

In Davey, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $230,700.

How educated are people in Davey, Nebraska?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Davey, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Davey, Nebraska?

About 8.5% of people in Davey, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Davey, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Davey, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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