Brady, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Brady, Nebraska had a total population of 470, the 223rd largest village in Nebraska, with a median household income of $80,833, which is 6% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Nebraska.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
- Unemployment rate of 9.0% is notably above the national average.
Brady Quick Facts
How Brady Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 456 | 470 | +3.1% |
| Median household income | $78,393 | $80,833 | +3.1% |
| Median home value | $151,400 | $151,200 | -0.1% |
How Brady Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Brady Rankings in Nebraska
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Other Cities in Lincoln County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte | 22,831 | $58,097 | 15.4% | $169,100 |
| Sutherland | 1,209 | $72,857 | 9.8% | $188,200 |
| Hershey | 724 | $91,458 | 7.0% | $172,000 |
| Wallace | 266 | $63,125 | 3.0% | $107,900 |
| Maxwell | 174 | $87,500 | 4.6% | $91,300 |
| Wellfleet | 74 | $49,792 | 1.4% | $71,700 |
Cities Similar to Brady
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm | 480 | $85,625 | $263,200 | 30.2% | 18.4% |
| Homer | 446 | $80,714 | $162,900 | 15.3% | 10.9% |
| De Witt | 437 | $80,526 | $136,900 | 21.4% | 3.9% |
| Giltner | 457 | $73,250 | $184,900 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Murray | 431 | $80,250 | $182,100 | 21.2% | 6.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 470, Brady's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Brady is a small community located in Nebraska, within Lincoln County. The total population is 470. It ranks as the 223rd most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Brady is 46.0 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Brady is $80,833. This is 6% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 9.0%. This is 196% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $151,200. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Brady is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Brady is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.2%.
Education
37.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Brady in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Brady, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Brady, Nebraska?
Brady, Nebraska has a population of 470 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Brady, NE?
The median household income in Brady is $80,833, which is about the same as the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Brady, NE?
The poverty rate in Brady is 6.3%. This means approximately 27 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Brady, Nebraska?
Brady's population is 84.7% White, 0.0% Black, 10.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Brady, NE?
The median home value in Brady is $151,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.
How educated is Brady, Nebraska?
37.7% of adults (25+) in Brady hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.