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Ponca, NE
City in Dixon County, Nebraska.
Population
727
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
945
ZIP codes
0
Ponca and its ZIP codes
Ponca at a glance
- Ponca is about 37 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,188, 25% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,000 (16% below Nebraska) and median rent is $505 a month.
Local data for Ponca, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ponca, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,188
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$201,000
Median rent
$505/mo
Homeownership
74.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (332), Irish Americans (149), Norwegian Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dixon County. PPP loans are for Ponca.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,953
1,692 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,465
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.53M
FY 2026, $10,441 per person
How people get to work
Ponca, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.9%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ponca, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
28.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ponca, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Ponca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MartinsburgVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| WaterburyVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Jefferson, SDCity | 7.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Elk Point, SDCity | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| JacksonVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| NewcastleVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| North Sioux City, SDCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| Dakota Dunes, SDCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| AllenVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| HubbardVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Burbank, SDCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Richland, SDCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| Westfield, IACity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| MaskellVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| South Sioux CityCity | 17 mi | 6.7 |
| DixonVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ponca, NE in?
- Ponca is in Dixon County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Ponca, NE?
- About 727 people live in Ponca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ponca?
- Nearby places include Martinsburg (7.2 mi), Waterbury (7.5 mi), Jefferson, SD (7.9 mi), Elk Point, SD (8.3 mi), Jackson (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023