Murdock, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 228, Murdock'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

Murdock is a small community located in Nebraska, within Cass County. The total population is 228. It ranks as the 334th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Murdock is 56.0 years. This is 51% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. Only 12.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 20.6% 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 Murdock is $59,167. This is 23% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.8%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Murdock, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $178,100. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $238,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Murdock has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 96.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Murdock, 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.