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Friend

Nebraska · 950 residents (2025 est.) · 0.827 sq mi
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Friend is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,909. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $173,800. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,155
−2%since 2000
from 1,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,397 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.1
−27%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:950 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9261K1K1K1K1990201020202024Friend
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,909
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,179
+119%since 2000
from $17,422 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+41.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+6%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,028)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(114)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(13)
Diversity Score24.7%(286)
Diversity Score
25
+1060%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+117%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 73.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friend, Nebraska?

Friend, Nebraska has about 1,155 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Friend, Nebraska?

The typical household in Friend, Nebraska earns about $90,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Friend, Nebraska expensive?

In Friend, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $173,800, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Friend, Nebraska?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Friend, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Friend, Nebraska?

About 6.1% of people in Friend, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Friend, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Friend, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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