Daykin, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Daykin, Nebraska had a total population of 195, the 355th largest village in Nebraska, with a median household income of $89,375, which is 17% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x.
Daykin Quick Facts
How Daykin 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 | 172 | 195 | +13.4% |
| Median household income | $86,875 | $89,375 | +2.9% |
| Median home value | $101,000 | $106,300 | +5.2% |
How Daykin 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+)
Daykin Rankings in Nebraska
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Other Cities in Jefferson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbury | 3,888 | $52,995 | 14.9% | $101,700 |
| Plymouth | 397 | $50,417 | 11.3% | $116,900 |
| Diller | 179 | $78,333 | 16.8% | $79,600 |
| Endicott | 151 | $86,250 | 0.0% | $73,100 |
| Jansen | 123 | $65,625 | 20.3% | $60,000 |
| Harbine | 65 | $72,188 | 0.0% | $126,000 |
| Steele City | 62 | $30,625 | 14.5% | $26,700 |
| Reynolds | 41 | N/A | 21.9% | $55,000 |
Cities Similar to Daykin
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | 196 | $88,750 | N/A | 11.1% | 3.6% |
| Fordyce | 195 | $83,125 | $106,700 | 33.3% | 22.6% |
| Carleton | 189 | $81,250 | N/A | 18.8% | 1.1% |
| Raymond | 187 | $99,107 | $193,300 | 19.6% | 3.2% |
| Washington | 198 | $106,458 | $209,100 | 27.5% | 6.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 195, Daykin'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
Daykin is a small community located in Nebraska, within Jefferson County. The total population is 195. It ranks as the 355th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Daykin is 37.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Daykin is $89,375. This is 17% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 138% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $106,300. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Daykin is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Daykin 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
26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 98.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Daykin, 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 Daykin, Nebraska?
Daykin, Nebraska has a population of 195 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Daykin, NE?
The median household income in Daykin is $89,375, which is 11% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Daykin, NE?
The poverty rate in Daykin is 5.1%. This means approximately 10 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Daykin, Nebraska?
Daykin's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Daykin, NE?
The median home value in Daykin is $106,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.2x.
How educated is Daykin, Nebraska?
26.1% of adults (25+) in Daykin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.