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Du Bois

Nebraska · 122 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Du Bois has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,969. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,100. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122
−27%since 2000
from 166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
279 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.3
+19%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
861121381641901990201020202024Du Bois
2024145
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,969
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$26,518
+157%since 2000
from $10,335 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
10.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(5)
Diversity Score20.7%(25)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Du Bois, Nebraska?

Du Bois, Nebraska has about 122 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Du Bois, Nebraska?

The typical household in Du Bois, Nebraska earns about $47,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Du Bois, Nebraska expensive?

In Du Bois, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $62,100, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Du Bois, Nebraska?

About 4.1% 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 10.4% 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 6 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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