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Tilden, NE
City in Madison County, Nebraska.
Population
936
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,207
ZIP codes
0
Tilden and its ZIP codes
Tilden at a glance
- Tilden is about 47 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,118 a year, 10% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,500 (34% below Nebraska) and median rent is $697 a month.
Local data for Tilden, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tilden, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,118
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$156,500
Median rent
$697/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (381), Irish Americans (72), Swedish Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Tilden.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,641
21,946 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,225
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$401M
FY 2026, $11,275 per person
How people get to work
Tilden, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tilden, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
555
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
81
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
27.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tilden, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Tilden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow GroveVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| OakdaleVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| NelighCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Battle CreekCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| ElginCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| RaevilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0 |
| FosterVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| PetersburgVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| PierceCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| HadarVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| ClearwaterVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| Newman GroveCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| NorfolkCity | 21 mi | 18.1 |
| BrunswickVillage | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| PlainviewCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| LorettoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tilden, NE in?
- Tilden is in Madison County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Tilden, NE?
- About 936 people live in Tilden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tilden?
- Nearby places include Meadow Grove (5.1 mi), Oakdale (7.2 mi), Neligh (12 mi), Battle Creek (12 mi), Elgin (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023