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Ponca

Nebraska · 933 residents (2025 est.) · 0.769 sq mi
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Ponca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,188. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 335 residents. 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 $201,000. Households here earn about 25% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
727
−32%since 2000
from 1,062 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
945 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+14%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:933 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6647929201K1K1990201020202024Ponca
2024727
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,188
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,235
+313%since 2000
from $15,782 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.621
+62%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+59%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,020)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(69)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(663)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(23)
Diversity Score20.5%(149)
Diversity Score
21
+216%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ponca, Nebraska?

Ponca, Nebraska has about 727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ponca, Nebraska?

The typical household in Ponca, Nebraska earns about $57,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ponca, Nebraska expensive?

In Ponca, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $201,000, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Ponca, Nebraska?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ponca, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ponca, Nebraska?

About 6.7% of people in Ponca, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ponca, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ponca, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 148 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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