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Lodgepole

Nebraska · 315 residents (2025 est.) · 0.477 sq mi
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Lodgepole has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,341. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 125 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,000. With a median age of 59.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
223
−36%since 2000
from 348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
468 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.6
+33%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:315 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2072492913323741990201020202024Lodgepole
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,341
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,386 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,858
+66%since 2000
from $16,147 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
+20%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance20.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
+33.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−54.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+107%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(12)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(12)
Diversity Score16.9%(38)
Diversity Score
17
+86%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lodgepole, Nebraska?

Lodgepole, Nebraska has about 223 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lodgepole, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lodgepole, Nebraska earns about $25,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lodgepole, Nebraska expensive?

In Lodgepole, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $76,000, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Lodgepole, Nebraska?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lodgepole, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lodgepole, Nebraska?

About 27.8% of people in Lodgepole, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lodgepole, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Lodgepole, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 131 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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