Comstock, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 80, Comstock'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

Comstock is a small community located in Nebraska, within Custer County. The total population is 80. It ranks as the 474th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Comstock is 52.5 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. Only 13.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Comstock is $47,500. This is 38% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.8%. This is 65% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Comstock, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $80,800. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Comstock is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Comstock was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

3.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 91% lower 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 90.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Comstock, 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.