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Du Bois

Nebraska · 121 residents (2025 est.) · 0.438 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2000. 7% 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 $55,000. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
−13%since 2000
from 166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
331 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.8
+13%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:121 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
861121381641901990201020202024Du Bois
2024145
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,861
+170%since 2000
from $10,335 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−36%since 2010
from 0.592 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services11.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(4)
Diversity Score6.7%(10)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+2%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.8%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 92.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Du Bois, Nebraska?

Du Bois, Nebraska has about 145 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Du Bois, Nebraska expensive?

In Du Bois, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Du Bois, Nebraska?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Du Bois, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Du Bois, Nebraska?

About 17.5% of people in Du Bois, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Du Bois, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Du Bois, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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