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Dodge

Nebraska · 611 residents · 0.395 sq mi
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Dodge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,464. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,900. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
611
−13%since 2000
from 700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,547 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,772 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+9%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3844795756707651990201020202024Dodge
2024446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,464
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,889
+81%since 2000
from $15,373 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+13%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(681)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(517)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.6%(175)
Diversity Score
29
+381%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dodge, Nebraska?

Dodge, Nebraska has about 611 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dodge, Nebraska?

The typical household in Dodge, Nebraska earns about $44,464 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 $78,900, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Dodge, Nebraska?

About 14.7% 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 3.5% 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 63 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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