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Duncan, NE
Village in Platte County, Nebraska.
Population
612
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,308
ZIP codes
0
Duncan and its ZIP codes
Duncan at a glance
- Duncan is about 51 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,688, close to the Nebraska median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,500 (32% below Nebraska) and median rent is $1,313 a month.
Local data for Duncan, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Duncan, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,688
Poverty rate
1.4%
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$1,313/mo
Homeownership
95.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
21.6
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (299), Polish Americans (207), Irish Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Platte County. PPP loans are for Duncan.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,541
19,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,482
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$213M
FY 2026, $6,204 per person
How people get to work
Duncan, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.7%
- Carpooled24.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Duncan, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
651
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
114
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
28.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Duncan, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Duncan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColumbusCity | 7.2 mi | 10.6 |
| MonroeVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Platte CenterVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Silver CreekVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| GenoaCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| BellwoodVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ShelbyVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| RichlandVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| OsceolaCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| TarnovVillage | 15 mi | 0 |
| Rising CityVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| StromsburgCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| CornleaVillage | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| HumphreyCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| David CityCity | 21 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Duncan, NE in?
- Duncan is in Platte County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Duncan, NE?
- About 612 people live in Duncan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Duncan?
- Nearby places include Columbus (7.2 mi), Monroe (7.9 mi), Lakeview (9.8 mi), Platte Center (10 mi), Silver Creek (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023