Octavia, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 153, Octavia'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

Octavia is a small community located in Nebraska, within Butler County. The total population is 153. It ranks as the 393rd most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Octavia is 42.8 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. With 37.9% of the population under 18, Octavia has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Octavia is $59,375. This is 22% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.4%. This is 196% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Octavia, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $100,000. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Octavia is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Octavia is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 47.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (47.7% vs 12.7%).

Education

7.8% 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 77.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Octavia, 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.