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Thedford

Nebraska · 200 residents (2025 est.) · 0.24 sq mi
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Thedford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,000. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
225
+7%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
938 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 879 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+1%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:200 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1311702092472861990201020202024Thedford
2024225
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,224
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,119
+125%since 2000
from $18,300 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.207
−55%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+3%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(202)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.9%(20)
Diversity Score23.2%(52)
Diversity Score
23
+302%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+12%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% 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
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 75.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thedford, Nebraska?

Thedford, Nebraska has about 225 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thedford, Nebraska?

The typical household in Thedford, Nebraska earns about $75,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thedford, Nebraska expensive?

In Thedford, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $84,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Thedford, Nebraska?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Thedford, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thedford, Nebraska?

About 5.8% of people in Thedford, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thedford, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Thedford, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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