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Dwight

Nebraska · 204 residents · 0.241 sq mi
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Dwight is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,500. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,100. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
204
−21%since 2000
from 259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
846 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,075 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+21%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1601872142412681990201020202024Dwight
2024230
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,851
+3%since 2000
from $26,010 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
62.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dwight, Nebraska?

Dwight, Nebraska has about 204 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dwight, Nebraska?

The typical household in Dwight, Nebraska earns about $61,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dwight, Nebraska expensive?

In Dwight, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $96,100, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Dwight, Nebraska?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dwight, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dwight, Nebraska?

About 3.2% of people in Dwight, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dwight, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dwight, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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