Population 1,736 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dundy County
Household size in Dundy County
| Period | Dundy County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Dundy County are small: just 2.18 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Dundy County has smaller households than at least four in five Nebraska counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dundy County
| Period | Dundy County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.2, Dundy County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 48.5, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Dundy County is older than the great majority of Nebraska counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dundy County
| Period | Dundy County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Dundy County: 4.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Dundy County has a lower share of single-parent households than most Nebraska counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dundy County
Renters in Dundy County
| Period | Dundy County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.1% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Dundy County rent their homes (26.4%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About eight in ten owners (82.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dundy County
| Period | Dundy County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.7% of the housing in Dundy County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dundy County
| Period | Dundy County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Dundy County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1951, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Dundy County has older homes than the great majority of Nebraska counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dundy County
| Period | Dundy County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $384 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $542 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $536 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $669 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$285 | +$429 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Dundy County costs $669 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 21.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Dundy County has lower rents than at least four in five Nebraska counties.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dundy County
Bachelor's degrees in Dundy County
| Period | Dundy County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Dundy County: 20.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Dundy County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Nebraska counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dundy County
| Period | Dundy County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Dundy County is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Nebraska.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dundy County
| Period | Dundy County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.3% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Dundy County has been strong: just 0.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few Nebraska counties have lower unemployment: only six of 93. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dundy County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundy County | 2.18 | 47.2 | 4.9% | 26.4% | 21.7% | 1951 | $669 | 20.0% | 93.2% | 0.3% |
| Yuma County | 2.51 | 39.0 | 4.4% | 31.1% | 6.4% | 1967 | $888 | 25.5% | 80.8% | 4.2% |
| Washington County | 2.31 | 39.8 | 8.7% | 26.4% | 8.5% | 1962 | $915 | 24.8% | 89.7% | 3.1% |
| Harlan County | 2.36 | 49.2 | 4.2% | 14.2% | 32.3% | 1962 | $694 | 29.6% | 94.0% | 1.3% |
| Franklin County | 2.19 | 47.1 | 7.3% | 16.8% | 13.8% | 1940 | $743 | 21.1% | 93.7% | 2.7% |
| Webster County | 2.25 | 44.9 | 8.5% | 19.4% | 16.0% | 1947 | $719 | 21.1% | 94.9% | 0.8% |
| Broomfield County | 2.50 | 40.0 | 6.7% | 37.3% | 4.8% | 1998 | $2,362 | 61.6% | 96.3% | 3.8% |
| Nuckolls County | 2.11 | 51.3 | 3.7% | 16.5% | 13.1% | 1952 | $551 | 22.5% | 92.3% | 0.7% |
| Boulder County | 2.42 | 39.8 | 7.9% | 38.0% | 6.0% | 1985 | $2,195 | 64.2% | 95.6% | 4.9% |
| Thayer County | 2.31 | 46.5 | 6.2% | 22.5% | 15.6% | 1954 | $710 | 23.7% | 94.7% | 2.0% |
| Grand County | 2.14 | 45.4 | 1.5% | 26.6% | 47.0% | 1990 | $1,340 | 44.1% | 95.2% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dundy County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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