Nickerson, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Nickerson, Nebraska Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Nickerson, Nebraska had a total population of 552, the 201st largest village in Nebraska, with a median household income of $155,080, which is 103% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 103% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Nebraska.
Only 3.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.5x.

Nickerson Quick Facts

Population 552

Median Household Income $155,080

Median Home Value $74,600

Poverty Rate 15.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 31.5 years

Homeownership Rate 85.8%

Affordability Ratio 0.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.2%

High School Graduation Rate 40.1%

Diversity Index 49/100

Population 552 201st of 583

Median Income $155,080 top 10%

Poverty Rate 15.8% 27% higher than national

Median Home Value $74,600 bottom 20%

How Nickerson 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	572	552	-3.5%
Median household income	$117,500	$155,080	+32.0%
Median home value	$74,800	$74,600	-0.3%

How Nickerson Compares

Median Household Income

Nickerson

$155,080

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Nickerson

$74,600

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.8%

$25K-$50K 21.9%

$50K-$100K 10.5%

$100K+ 59.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.2%

$10K-$15K

0.5%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

0.5%

$30K-$35K

0.5%

$35K-$40K

1.4%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

15.5%

$50K-$60K

2.3%

$60K-$75K

2.3%

$75K-$100K

5.9%

$100K-$125K

7.8%

$125K-$150K

0.5%

$150K-$200K

50.2%

$200K+

1.4%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

68.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.8%

Renter 14.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

0.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $925/mo 7.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.3%

18-34

37.1%

35-54

8.9%

55-74

34.2%

75+

1.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Nickerson Rankings in Nebraska

#201 Population of 583

#4 Median Income of 519

#537 Education of 583

#413 Home Value of 510

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Other Cities in Dodge County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fremont	27,567	$71,152	11.6%	$214,700
North Bend	1,152	$85,882	8.6%	$172,800
Hooper	989	$77,865	6.5%	$173,200
Scribner	725	$58,889	14.4%	$114,400
Inglewood	511	$66,875	7.8%	$135,600
Dodge	446	$59,688	8.1%	$126,100
Snyder	293	$87,917	6.1%	$91,700
Uehling	244	$61,429	9.8%	$109,400
Winslow	69	$71,169	4.3%	$187,100
Ames	9	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Nickerson

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Glenwood	653	$143,098	$337,900	71.8%	0.0%
Lakeview	447	$138,397	$317,200	40.0%	9.8%
Adams	580	$90,774	$191,500	22.3%	8.8%
Valparaiso	524	$85,625	$230,400	20.4%	5.0%
Greenwood	601	$90,774	$177,000	20.9%	24.2%

A note before these figures: with a population of 552, Nickerson'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

Nickerson is a small community located in Nebraska, within Dodge County. The total population is 552. It ranks as the 201st most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nickerson is 31.5 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nickerson is $155,080. This is 103% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also 92% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 49% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $74,600. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.5x, Nickerson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nickerson is Hispanic or Latino, making up 61.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 35.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (35.5%) is well below the state average of 75.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (61.8% vs 12.7%).

Education

3.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 91% 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 40.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Nickerson, 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 Nickerson, Nebraska?

Nickerson, Nebraska has a population of 552 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Nickerson, NE?

The median household income in Nickerson is $155,080, which is 92% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Nickerson, NE?

The poverty rate in Nickerson is 15.8%. This means approximately 87 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Nickerson, Nebraska?

Nickerson's population is 35.5% White, 0.0% Black, 61.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Nickerson, NE?

The median home value in Nickerson is $74,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 0.5x.

How educated is Nickerson, Nebraska?

3.2% of adults (25+) in Nickerson hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.