Maywood, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Maywood, Nebraska had a total population of 266, the 306th largest village in Nebraska, with a median household income of $71,250, which is 7% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.4%.
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 1.4x.
Maywood Quick Facts
How Maywood 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 | 248 | 266 | +7.3% |
| Median household income | $56,500 | $71,250 | +26.1% |
| Median home value | $92,100 | $103,100 | +11.9% |
How Maywood 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+)
Maywood Rankings in Nebraska
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Other Cities in Frontier County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis | 769 | $58,750 | 18.3% | $149,100 |
| Eustis | 431 | $88,750 | 4.4% | $155,900 |
| Moorefield | 40 | $36,250 | 5.0% | N/A |
| Stockville | 39 | N/A | 5.1% | $127,500 |
Cities Similar to Maywood
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 269 | $71,250 | $120,400 | 11.7% | 7.5% |
| Amherst | 272 | $69,125 | $169,800 | 37.7% | 2.9% |
| Bruning | 259 | $73,750 | $132,100 | 44.5% | 3.9% |
| Hadar | 264 | $77,222 | $217,900 | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| Wallace | 266 | $63,125 | $107,900 | 32.4% | 3.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 266, Maywood'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
Maywood is a small community located in Nebraska, within Frontier County. The total population is 266. It ranks as the 306th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Maywood is 44.2 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 12.4% 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 Maywood is $71,250. This is 7% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 93% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $103,100. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Maywood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Maywood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.9%.
Education
25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% 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 91.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Maywood, 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 Maywood, Nebraska?
Maywood, Nebraska has a population of 266 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Maywood, NE?
The median household income in Maywood is $71,250, which is 12% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Maywood, NE?
The poverty rate in Maywood is 12.4%. This means approximately 33 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Maywood, Nebraska?
Maywood's population is 88.0% White, 0.0% Black, 10.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Maywood, NE?
The median home value in Maywood is $103,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.4x.
How educated is Maywood, Nebraska?
25.3% of adults (25+) in Maywood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.