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Filley

Nebraska · 121 residents (2025 est.) · 0.109 sq mi
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Filley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,400. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
110
−37%since 2000
from 174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,009 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 1,596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.4
+24%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

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

Population, 1990 – 2024
841081331581821990201020202024Filley
2024110
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,929
+208%since 2000
from $19,112 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.602
+33%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.3
+5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+152%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 57.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 92.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Filley, Nebraska?

Filley, Nebraska has about 110 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Filley, Nebraska?

The typical household in Filley, Nebraska earns about $51,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Filley, Nebraska expensive?

In Filley, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $121,400.

How educated are people in Filley, Nebraska?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Filley, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Filley, Nebraska?

About 12.1% of people in Filley, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Filley, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Filley, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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