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Fordyce

Nebraska · 139 residents · 0.148 sq mi
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Fordyce has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,100. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139
−24%since 2000
from 182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
939 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+19%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
931321722112501990201020202024Fordyce
2024195
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,535
+13%since 2000
from $14,608 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−52.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+30%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(21)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(11)
Diversity Score30.7%(43)
Diversity Score
31
+161%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+167%since 2000
from 7.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% 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
8.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fordyce, Nebraska?

Fordyce, Nebraska has about 139 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fordyce, Nebraska?

The typical household in Fordyce, Nebraska earns about $40,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fordyce, Nebraska expensive?

In Fordyce, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $72,100, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Fordyce, Nebraska?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fordyce, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fordyce, Nebraska?

About 7.4% of people in Fordyce, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fordyce, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Fordyce, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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