Pilger village, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Pilger village is a small community located in Nebraska. The total population is 288. It ranks as the 291st most populous out of 584 cities and towns in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pilger village is 39.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.1 years. Only 14.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pilger village is $63,125. This is 16% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $117,000. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Pilger village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pilger village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.9% vs 2.5%).

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pilger village, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 584 Census-designated places in Nebraska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.