Dundy County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Dundy County has a population of 1,736 residents and a median age of 46.4 years, making it the #3,141 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.0%. The median home value is $143,400, and the median household income is $58,922, which is 22% below the national median.
Demographics
Dundy County has a population of 1,736, making it the #3,141 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.4 years, which is 19.3% above the national median.
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Economy
The median household income in Dundy County is $58,922, ranking #2,177 out of 3,222 counties — 21.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 0.3%.
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Housing
The median home value in Dundy County is $143,400 (-49.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $656/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.6%.
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Education
In Dundy County, 20.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 40.2% below the national average, ranking #1,970 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Dundy County is 77.7 years. 15.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2023).
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Substance Use
16.5% of adults in Dundy County smoke , 41.2% are obese , and 22.1% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
18.8% of children in Dundy County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 29.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Dundy County is 72.1%. The mean commute time is 15.9 min, which is 42.5% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Dundy County voted Republican with a margin of 78.9%. The vote was 10.3% Dem / 89.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.4 toward Republicans .
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About Dundy County, Nebraska
Dundy County, Nebraska has a total population of 1,736, making it the 3,141st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dundy County is 46.4 years, which is 19.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dundy County is $58,922, which ranks #2,177 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3%.
The median home value in Dundy County is $143,400, 49.1% below the national median. Renters in Dundy County pay a median gross rent of $656 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dundy County, 20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.9 min.
Dundy County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%).
All data for Dundy County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.