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Fordyce

Nebraska · 134 residents · 0.148 sq mi
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Fordyce has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 48 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,000. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
134
−26%since 2000
from 182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
905 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+3%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
931321722112501990201020202024Fordyce
2024195
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,160
+52%since 2000
from $14,608 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
11.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
Diversity Score
4
−68%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+253%since 2000
from 7.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fordyce, Nebraska?

Fordyce, Nebraska has about 134 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fordyce, Nebraska?

The typical household in Fordyce, Nebraska earns about $41,250 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 $78,000.

How educated are people in Fordyce, Nebraska?

About 18.3% 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 21.1% 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 68 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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