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Funk

Nebraska · 171 residents (2025 est.) · 0.263 sq mi
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Funk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,375. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $172,100. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 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 32.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
244
+20%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
928 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
−24%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:171 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1561882212532851990201020202024Funk
2024244
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,375
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,807
+103%since 2000
from $15,658 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+51.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
+6%since 2010
from 0.274 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,100
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
2.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+14%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84%(205)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(16)
Diversity Score35.2%(86)
Diversity Score
35
+867%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+102%since 2000
from 8.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+4.5 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
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−97.7 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2017
from 84.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Funk, Nebraska?

Funk, Nebraska has about 244 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Funk, Nebraska?

The typical household in Funk, Nebraska earns about $94,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Funk, Nebraska expensive?

In Funk, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $172,100.

How educated are people in Funk, Nebraska?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Funk, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Funk, Nebraska?

About 7.0% of people in Funk, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Funk, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Funk, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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