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Verdel

Nebraska · 41 residents (2025 est.) · 0.173 sq mi
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Verdel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,406. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33
−43%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
191 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.8
+22%since 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:41 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8295173941990201020202024Verdel
202433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,406
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,258
+45%since 2000
from $18,774 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−29%since 2010
from 0.525 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
73.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.1%(4)
Diversity Score26.6%(9)
Diversity Score
27
+114%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+33.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
57.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
42.9%
+42.9 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
42.4%
−21.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.1%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
57.6%
+32.9 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.2%
−47.1 ptssince 2013
from 65.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2017
from 77.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Verdel, Nebraska?

Verdel, Nebraska has about 33 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Verdel, Nebraska?

The typical household in Verdel, Nebraska earns about $21,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Verdel, Nebraska?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Verdel, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Verdel, Nebraska?

About 24.2% of people in Verdel, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Verdel, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Verdel, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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