Ulysses, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Ulysses, Nebraska Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ulysses, Nebraska had a total population of 190, the 359th largest village in Nebraska, with a median household income of $76,458, which is about the same as the state average. The poverty rate is 14.7%.

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

Key Takeaways

Only 1.4% 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.
Unemployment rate of 15.0% is notably above the national average.

Ulysses Quick Facts

Population 190

Median Household Income $76,458

Median Home Value $36,300

Poverty Rate 14.7%

Unemployment Rate 15.0%

Median Age 45.8 years

Homeownership Rate 90.5%

Affordability Ratio 0.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.4%

High School Graduation Rate 93.9%

Diversity Index 18/100

Population 190 359th of 583

Median Income $76,458 top 30%

Poverty Rate 14.7% 18% higher than national

Median Home Value $36,300 bottom 10%

How Ulysses 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	157	190	+21.0%
Median household income	$78,125	$76,458	-2.1%
Median home value	$29,900	$36,300	+21.4%

How Ulysses Compares

Median Household Income

Ulysses

$76,458

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ulysses

$36,300

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.8%

$25K-$50K 22.1%

$50K-$100K 46.3%

$100K+ 15.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

1.1%

$35K-$40K

10.5%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

6.3%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

2.1%

$75K-$100K

37.9%

$100K-$125K

12.6%

$125K-$150K

1.1%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

2.1%

Employment

15.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

63.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 90.5%

Renter 9.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

0.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $675/mo 10.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.4%

18-34

21.1%

35-54

20.5%

55-74

32.6%

75+

8.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Ulysses Rankings in Nebraska

#359 Population of 583

#139 Median Income of 519

#548 Education of 583

#500 Home Value of 510

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Other Cities in Butler County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
David City	3,017	$65,573	15.0%	$165,200
Bellwood	492	$72,639	8.7%	$147,900
Brainard	303	$68,750	6.9%	$172,800
Rising City	256	$90,139	9.4%	$135,900
Dwight	230	$71,042	3.9%	$154,600
Octavia	153	$59,375	31.4%	$100,000
Bruno	104	$37,212	12.5%	N/A
Linwood	80	$32,500	15.0%	N/A
Garrison	61	$65,000	4.9%	$65,800
Abie	59	$55,938	10.2%	$72,500

Cities Similar to Ulysses

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Carleton	189	$81,250	N/A	18.8%	1.1%
Verdon	185	$78,750	$55,000	3.7%	11.9%
Center	191	$70,000	N/A	6.1%	37.0%
Venango	182	$74,500	$60,700	12.3%	5.5%
Waco	178	$76,250	$138,800	29.9%	2.4%

A note before these figures: with a population of 190, Ulysses'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

Ulysses is a small community located in Nebraska, within Butler County. The total population is 190. It ranks as the 359th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ulysses is 45.8 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ulysses is $76,458. This is about the same as the state median of $76,475. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 15.0%. This is 395% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $36,300. Housing costs are 85% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.5x, Ulysses is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ulysses has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

1.4% 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 96% 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 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ulysses, 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 Ulysses, Nebraska?

Ulysses, Nebraska has a population of 190 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Ulysses, NE?

The median household income in Ulysses is $76,458, which is 5% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Ulysses, NE?

The poverty rate in Ulysses is 14.7%. This means approximately 28 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Ulysses, Nebraska?

Ulysses's population is 90.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Ulysses, NE?

The median home value in Ulysses is $36,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 0.5x.

How educated is Ulysses, Nebraska?

1.4% of adults (25+) in Ulysses hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.