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Dundy County

Nebraska · 1,568 residents (2025 est.) · 919.678 sq mi
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Dundy County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,922. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 556 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $143,400. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,736
−24%since 2000
from 2,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−10%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+7%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,568 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dundy County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.5%(131)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(97)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143%(52)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(92)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248%(139)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.5%(165)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(170)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.2%(177)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.5%(286)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.9%(258)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.9%(103)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.8%(66)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,922
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,010 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,930
+140%since 2000
from $15,786 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
−2%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,400
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+43%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,171)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(74)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,606)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(63)
Diversity Score
18
+47%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(57)
Ancestry
German32.4%(563)
Irish15.7%(273)
English11.8%(205)
American9%(157)
Dutch6.6%(114)
French2.4%(41)
Swedish2.3%(40)
Scottish2.2%(39)
Polish2.2%(38)
Czech1.4%(25)
Welsh1.1%(19)
Italian0.5%(8)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish0.2%(4)
Arab0.1%(2)
Syrian0.1%(2)
Russian0.1%(2)
Swiss0.1%(2)
Austrian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2017
from 72.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.9%(230)
Married52.4%(378)
Widowed2.1%(15)
Divorced13.6%(98)
Women 15+
Never married19.2%(141)
Married55.2%(406)
Widowed10.7%(79)
Divorced14.8%(109)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dundy County, Nebraska?

Dundy County, Nebraska has about 1,736 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dundy County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Dundy County, Nebraska earns about $58,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dundy County, Nebraska expensive?

In Dundy County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $143,400, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Dundy County, Nebraska?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dundy County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dundy County, Nebraska?

About 14.0% of people in Dundy County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dundy County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dundy County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 846 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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