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Ponca

Nebraska · 907 residents · 0.769 sq mi
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Ponca has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,458. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value is $94,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
907
−15%since 2000
from 1,062 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,179 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+6%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6647929201K1K1990201020202024Ponca
2024727
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,458
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,756
+241%since 2000
from $15,782 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(830)
Black1.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(30)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.8%(16)
Diversity Score16.4%(149)
Diversity Score
16
+152%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ponca, Nebraska?

Ponca, Nebraska has about 907 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ponca, Nebraska?

The typical household in Ponca, Nebraska earns about $51,458 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 $94,100, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Ponca, Nebraska?

About 25.0% 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 10.0% of people in Ponca, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ponca, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ponca, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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