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Ong

Nebraska · 49 residents · 0.287 sq mi
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Ong has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. Median home value is $25,000. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49
−27%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
171 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.3
+21%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29425669831990201020202024Ong
202450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$31,420
+58%since 2000
from $19,871 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing17.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$25,000
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
5.3% rent
Afford Score
0.5
−47%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98%(48)
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
31.5%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+42.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.2%
+55.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
35.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ong, Nebraska?

Ong, Nebraska has about 49 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ong, Nebraska?

The typical household in Ong, Nebraska earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ong, Nebraska expensive?

In Ong, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $25,000.

How educated are people in Ong, Nebraska?

About 31.5% 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 6.7% 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 29 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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