Filley, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 110, Filley'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

Filley is a small community located in Nebraska, within Gage County. The total population is 110. It ranks as the 439th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Filley is 52.4 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. Only 13.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.7% 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 Filley is $51,667. This is 32% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. The median home value is $121,400. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Filley is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Filley 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

7.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% 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 87.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Filley, 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.