Fordyce, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 195, Fordyce'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

Fordyce is a small community located in Nebraska, within Cedar 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 Fordyce is 29.7 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 37.2 years. With 37.4% of the population under 18, Fordyce has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fordyce is $83,125. This is 9% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.6%. This is 113% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 15.9%. This is 426% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $106,700. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Fordyce is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fordyce has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fordyce, 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.