Dundy County, NE

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2020 Population

1,928

0.784% 1-year growth

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

42.9

0.924% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

11.1%

4.49% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$49,211

18% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$76,900

1.32% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Dundy County, NE had a population of 1.93k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $49,211. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Dundy County, NE grew from 1,913 to 1,928, a 0.784% increase and its median household income grew from $41,716 to $49,211, a 18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dundy County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.9%), White (Hispanic) (8.2%), Other (Hispanic) (0.467%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.156%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.104%).

None of the households in Dundy County, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.7% of the residents in Dundy County, NE are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Dundy County, NE was $76,900, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in Dundy County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Dundy County, NE was 2 cars per household.

Dundy County, NE borders Yuma County, CO, Cheyenne County, KS, Rawlins County, KS, Chase County, NE, Hayes County, NE, and Hitchcock County, NE.

Population & Diversity

Dundy County, NE is home to a population of 1.93k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.82% of Dundy County, NE residents were born outside of the country (93 people).

In 2020, there were 11.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.75k people) in Dundy County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 158 White (Hispanic) and 9 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.7%

2020 Citizenship

93.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.7% of Dundy County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Dundy County, NE was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dundy County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dundy County, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.75k ± 174
White (Hispanic)
158 ± 126
Other (Hispanic)
9 ± 17

8.82%

Hispanic Population

170 people

8.82% of the people in Dundy County, NE are hispanic (170 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dundy County, NE as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

4.82%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

93 people

6.59%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

126 people

As of 2020, 4.82% of Dundy County, NE residents (93 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dundy County, NE was 6.59%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dundy County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
48 ± 28
Gulf War (2001-)
25 ± 19
Korea
20 ± 22

Dundy County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dundy County, NE employs 1.03k people. The largest industries in Dundy County, NE are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (192 people), Educational Services (141 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (113 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,071), Transportation & Warehousing ($56,071), and Public Administration ($51,071).

Employment

Occupations

1.03k

2020 Value

± 139

11.3%

1 Year growth

± 17.4%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dundy County, NE grew at a rate of 11.3%, from 923 employees to 1.03k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dundy County, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (155 people), Management Occupations (142 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (115 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dundy County, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.03k

2020 Value

± 139

11.3%

1 Year growth

± 17.4%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dundy County, NE grew at a rate of 11.3%, from 923 employees to 1.03k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dundy County, NE, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (192 people), Educational Services (141 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (113 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dundy County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Dundy County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,032

Median earning men ± $2,095

$29,348

Median earning women ± $4,250

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,333), Public Administration ($52,054), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,357), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,292), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($36,667).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

19
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
18
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
14
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $25.7B, followed by Live animals/fish ($15.7B) and Cereal grains ($13B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$153B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$285B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

86.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $153B. This is expected to increase 86.9% to $285B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$11.7B
Kansas
$8.57B
Texas
$7.11B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $11.7B, followed by Kansas with $8.57B and Texas and $7.11B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dundy County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 88.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (10.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (88.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (10.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dundy County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 88.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (10.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dundy County, NE for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

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Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Sasse

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.835% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (379k), Some college (365k), and Bachelors Degree (295k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dundy County, NE was $76,900 in 2020, which is 0.335 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $75,900 to $76,900, a 1.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Dundy County, NE is 77%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Dundy County, NE have an average commute time of 14.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dundy County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$76,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$16,097

$648

Median Property Taxes

±$97

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dundy County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dundy County, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77%

Homeownership

2020

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 77% of the housing units in Dundy County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dundy County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9623

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dundy County, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,211

Median Household Income

± $10,025

842

Number of Households

± 115

In 2020, the median household income of the 842 households in Dundy County, NE grew to $49,211 from the previous year's value of $41,716.

The following chart displays the households in Dundy County, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dundy County, NE is from Nebraska.

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2020, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.534% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Worked At Home (8.07%)
Carpooled (5.85%)

In 2020, 83.4% of workers in Dundy County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.07%) and those who carpooled to work (5.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dundy County, NE have a shorter commute time (14.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.878% of the workforce in Dundy County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dundy County, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dundy County, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dundy County, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dundy County, NE (209 out of 1.89k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dundy County, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.5% of the population of Dundy County, NE has health coverage, with 43.4% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 0.951% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Nebraska was $8,412 in 2014. This is a 3.43% increase from the previous year ($8,133).

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.5% were men and 47.5% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Nebraska, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Nebraska across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.5% were men and 47.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.51%

Uninsured

43.4%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

17.5%

Non-Group

0.951%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dundy County, NE declined by 37.4% from 15.2% to 9.51%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dundy County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dundy County, NE.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.9% in Dundy County, NE.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dundy County, NE.

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