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Nickerson, NE
Village in Dodge County, Nebraska.
Population
552
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,454
ZIP codes
0
Nickerson and its ZIP codes
Nickerson at a glance
- Nickerson is about 56 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $155,080, about 2 times the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,600 (69% below Nebraska) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Nickerson, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nickerson, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$155,080
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$74,600
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
85.8%
Bachelor's or higher
3.2%
Median age
31.5
Average commute
40.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (315), German Americans (57), Irish Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dodge County. PPP loans are for Nickerson.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,425
18,382 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,469
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $6,723 per person
How people get to work
Nickerson, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.0%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 40.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nickerson, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
715
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
708
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 13°F
30.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nickerson, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Nickerson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FontanelleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.3 |
| WinslowVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| HooperCity | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| FremontCity | 7 mi | 11 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| InglewoodVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| AmesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Cedar BluffsVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ScribnerCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| UehlingVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| LesharaVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| KennardVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ValleyCity | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| HermanVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| WashingtonVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Morse BluffVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nickerson, NE in?
- Nickerson is in Dodge County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Nickerson, NE?
- About 552 people live in Nickerson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nickerson?
- Nearby places include Fontanelle (2.3 mi), Winslow (5.5 mi), Hooper (6.7 mi), Fremont (7 mi), Arlington (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023