Dunning, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 78, Dunning'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

Dunning is a small community located in Nebraska, within Blaine County. The total population is 78. It ranks as the 476th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dunning is 66.5 years. This is 79% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. Only 7.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dunning is $61,750. This is 19% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $73,300. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Dunning is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Dunning 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

25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% 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 95.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dunning, 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.