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Lodgepole

Nebraska · 312 residents · 0.477 sq mi
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Lodgepole has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,031. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $54,400. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
312
−10%since 2000
from 348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
654 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.1
+25%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2072492913323741990201020202024Lodgepole
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,031
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,386 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,486
+76%since 2000
from $16,147 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
11.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+1%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(287)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.1%(35)
Diversity Score
11
+23%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lodgepole, Nebraska?

Lodgepole, Nebraska has about 312 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lodgepole, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lodgepole, Nebraska earns about $37,031 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 $54,400, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Lodgepole, Nebraska?

About 13.7% 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 21.0% 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 42 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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