Upland, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Upland, Nebraska had a total population of 118, the 430th largest village in Nebraska, with a median household income of $63,750, which is 17% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 27.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (27.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x.
Upland Quick Facts
How Upland 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 | 118 | 118 | +0.0% |
| Median household income | $58,125 | $63,750 | +9.7% |
| Median home value | $52,500 | $62,000 | +18.1% |
How Upland Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Upland Rankings in Nebraska
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Other Cities in Franklin County
Cities Similar to Upland
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burchard | 119 | $64,688 | $56,700 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Jansen | 123 | $65,625 | $60,000 | 7.2% | 20.3% |
| Hardy | 113 | $60,938 | $14,800 | 8.1% | 14.2% |
| Page | 120 | $56,250 | $94,300 | 20.9% | 8.3% |
| Elk Creek | 122 | $55,625 | $40,000 | 13.8% | 27.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 118, Upland'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
Upland is a small community located in Nebraska, within Franklin County. The total population is 118. It ranks as the 430th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Upland is 36.5 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Upland is $63,750. This is 17% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.1%. This is 156% 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 Upland, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $62,000. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Upland is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Upland has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.9% of all residents.
Education
10.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% 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 94.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Upland, 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 Upland, Nebraska?
Upland, Nebraska has a population of 118 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Upland, NE?
The median household income in Upland is $63,750, which is 21% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Upland, NE?
The poverty rate in Upland is 27.1%. This means approximately 32 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Upland, Nebraska?
Upland's population is 94.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Upland, NE?
The median home value in Upland is $62,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.0x.
How educated is Upland, Nebraska?
10.2% of adults (25+) in Upland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.