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Dundy County

Nebraska · 1,654 residents · 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 $49,211. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 638 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,900. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,654
−28%since 2000
from 2,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+12%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dundy County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,211
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,010 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,697
+75%since 2000
from $15,786 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$491
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+16%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score9.2%(211)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,491)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(103)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score16.4%(272)
Diversity Score
16
+79%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dundy County, Nebraska?

Dundy County, Nebraska has about 1,654 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dundy County, Nebraska earns about $49,211 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 $76,900, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in Dundy County, Nebraska?

About 28.1% 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 11.1% 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 928 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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