Ord is a city located in Valley County Nebraska. Ord has a 2024 population of 2,066. It is also the county seat of Valley County. Ord is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,113 in 2020.
The average household income in Ord is $68,968 with a poverty rate of 11.52%. The median age in Ord is 42.5 years: 39.2 years for males, and 48.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ord was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,088 | 98.44% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 0.75% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.19% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 967 | 2.13 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Married | 469 | 2.72 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Non Family | 374 | 1.1 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Female | 80 | 3.13 | 93.8 | 6.3 |
| Male | 44 | 2.7 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
74.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 5.94% |
| Associates Degree | 136 | 8.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 303 | 19.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 5.62% |
| High School Graduate | 492 | 32.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 2.09% |
| Some College | 391 | 25.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,444 | 1,331 | 386 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 65 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 3 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,875 | $46,172 | $38,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,324 | $110,893 | $67,250 |
| High School Graduate | $34,143 | $40,417 | $19,350 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,457 | $45,221 | $34,038 |
| Some College | $39,861 | $54,286 | $33,563 |
$39,457
Average Earnings
$45,221
Average Male
$34,038
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.8% of Ord residents speak only English, while 4.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,975 | 205 | 10.38% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 32 | 48.48% |
11.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.18%
Male Poverty Rate
9.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ord is Hispanic, with 48.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ord is White, with 10.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.14% |
| High School | 7.96% |
| Some College | 5.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.6% |
| Female Employed | 5.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,568 | $88,210 |
| Households | $56,108 | $68,968 |
| Married Families | $95,703 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,000 | $36,754 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
59.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
163
Number of Veterans
125
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 163 | 10.11% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 44.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.13%
Born in Ord
98.02%
Native Born
1.98%
Foreign Born
0.38%
Non Citizen
1.6%
Naturalized
98.02% of Ord residents were born in the United States, with 77.13% having been born in Nebraska. 0.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,008 | -11 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 2,019 | -12 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 2,031 | -12 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 2,043 | -11 | -0.54% |
| 2025 | 2,054 | -12 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 2,066 | -12 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 2,078 | -27 | -1.28% |
| 2022 | 2,105 | -6 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 2,111 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 2,113 | 51 | 2.47% |
| 2019 | 2,062 | -29 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 2,091 | -21 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 2,112 | 7 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 2,105 | 13 | 0.62% |
| 2015 | 2,092 | -24 | -1.13% |
| 2014 | 2,116 | 14 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 2,102 | -25 | -1.18% |
| 2012 | 2,127 | -9 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 2,136 | -14 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 2,150 | 0 | 0% |