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Ong

Nebraska · 49 residents (2025 est.) · 0.287 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 70.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 70.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50
−25%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
174 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
70.2
+51%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:49 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
29425669831990201020202024Ong
202450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,424
+68%since 2000
from $19,871 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+42%since 2010
from 0.294 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade38.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services23.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration23.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+76%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
10.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% 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
42.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
42.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
26.5%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.7%
+25.2 ptssince 2017
from 35.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ong, Nebraska?

Ong, Nebraska has about 50 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Ong, Nebraska?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ong, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ong, Nebraska?

About 20.0% of people in Ong, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ong, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ong, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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