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Duncan

Nebraska · 392 residents · 0.468 sq mi
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Duncan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 39% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
392
+9%since 2000
from 359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
838 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+11%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3174084995896801990201020202024Duncan
2024612
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,542
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,174
+76%since 2000
from $15,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
16.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+39%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(344)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(28)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score19.7%(77)
Diversity Score
20
+216%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% 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
47.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
44.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duncan, Nebraska?

Duncan, Nebraska has about 392 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duncan, Nebraska?

The typical household in Duncan, Nebraska earns about $38,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duncan, Nebraska expensive?

In Duncan, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $93,300.

How educated are people in Duncan, Nebraska?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Duncan, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duncan, Nebraska?

About 2.3% of people in Duncan, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duncan, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Duncan, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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