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Dodge

Nebraska · 585 residents (2025 est.) · 0.395 sq mi
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Dodge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,688. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 254 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,100. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% 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

Total population
446
−36%since 2000
from 700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,129 / sq mi
−30%since 2009
from 1,603 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+11%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:585 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3844795756707651990201020202024Dodge
2024446
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511%(49)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.5%(11)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(23)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.4%(15)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.5%(38)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.1%(45)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411%(49)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.1%(63)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.7%(52)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.4%(51)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.3%(19)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,688
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,864 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,188
+122%since 2000
from $15,373 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+21%since 2010
from 0.315 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade42.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(681)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(114)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(29)
Diversity Score
59
+705%since 2009
from 7 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
Mexican13.2%(59)
Salvadoran9.6%(43)
Cuban1.1%(5)
Ancestry
German37.4%(167)
Irish7.6%(34)
American6.5%(29)
Czech5.8%(26)
English5.4%(24)
Norwegian2.7%(12)
Swedish2.5%(11)
Polish2.2%(10)
Italian2%(9)
Danish1.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Central American population · Largest Salvadoran population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% 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
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 86.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 6.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.2%(63)
Married51.1%(97)
Widowed5.8%(11)
Divorced10%(19)
Women 15+
Never married21.4%(37)
Married49.7%(86)
Widowed19.7%(34)
Divorced9.2%(16)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dodge, Nebraska?

Dodge, Nebraska has about 446 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dodge, Nebraska?

The typical household in Dodge, Nebraska earns about $59,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dodge, Nebraska expensive?

In Dodge, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $126,100, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Dodge, Nebraska?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dodge, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dodge, Nebraska?

About 8.1% of people in Dodge, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dodge, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dodge, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 228 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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