Du Bois, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 121 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.1%
 
Males: 67  (56.0%)
Females: 54  (44.0%)
Median resident age:

56.0 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip code: 68345

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,093 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Du Bois:

$46,093
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,233 (it was $10,335 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $63,639 (it was $26,900 in 2000)
Du Bois:

$63,639
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $74,829; detached houses: $84,663; mobile homes: $21,389

Median gross rent in 2022: $722.

March 2022 cost of living index in Du Bois: 73.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.1%
(11.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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    • 13595.7%White alone
    • 10.7%Black alone
    • 10.7%Two or more races
    • 10.7%Hispanic
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Ancestries: German (50.9%), Irish (14.5%), American (10.9%), Czech (9.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1065 feet

Land area: 0.46 square miles.

Population density: 265 people per square mile   (very low).

Du Bois, Nebraska map

3 residents are foreign born (2.1% Europe).

This village:

2.1%
Nebraska:

7.5%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Du Bois village:

1.4% ($377)
Nebraska:

1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (63.0 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (454.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bern, KS (2.5 miles ),
Pawnee City, NE (2.8 miles ),
Table Rock, NE (3.2 miles ),
Humboldt, NE (3.3 miles ),
Oneida, KS (3.6 miles),
Dawson, NE (3.7 miles ),
Seneca, KS (3.7 miles ),
Baileyville, KS (3.9 miles)

Latitude: 40.03 N, Longitude: 96.05 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 402

Distribution of median household income in Du Bois, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Du Bois, NE in 2022

Du Bois satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $320,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $240,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $122,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Du Bois, NE residents
Average permit cost in Du Bois, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +47 (+39.5%).
Most common industries in Du Bois, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.1%)
  • Social assistance (7.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.5%)
  • Food (5.2%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (10.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.4%)
  • Food (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Social assistance (20.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (16.7%)
  • Health care (13.3%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Food (6.7%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.7%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Du Bois, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.5%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (10.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (20.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6.7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.7%)
  • Child care workers (6.7%)

Average climate in Du Bois, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Du Bois-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/6/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 38.3 miles away from the Du Bois village center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/28/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 25.5 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Du Bois-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 465% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 254.2 miles away from Du Bois center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 313.8 miles away from Du Bois center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 209.1 miles away from Du Bois center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 188.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 284.5 miles away from Du Bois center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 173.2 miles away from Du Bois center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pawnee County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Du Bois topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Du Bois:

  • COLONIAL ACRES NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HUMBOLDT, NE)
  • CRESTVIEW MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SENECA, KS)
  • COUNTRY VIEW ESTATES (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SENECA, KS)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF SENECA (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SENECA, KS)
  • NEMAHA VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; SENECA, KS)
  • LAKESIDE TERRACE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; SABETHA, KS)
  • SABETHA MANOR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SABETHA, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Du Bois:

  • Highland Community College (about 43 miles; Highland, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,148)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 62 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 64 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 65 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Kansas State University (about 65 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 66 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 70 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)

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Notable locations in Du Bois: DuBois Grain Elevator (A), DuBois Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Pawnee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Du Bois and their reported violations in the past:

DUBOIS, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 140, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-30-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-30-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-31-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-15-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-15-2013), St Public Notif received (AUG-22-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-29-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-29-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-10-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-01-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-01-2011), St Public Notif received (JAN-10-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-28-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-28-2011), St Public Notif received (AUG-09-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-03-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-03-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-28-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-22-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-22-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-02-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JAN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-16-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-16-2012), St Public Notif received (MAR-22-2012)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This village:

2.2 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

59.1%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.6%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Du Bois:

Marital status in Du Bois, NE
  • Never married: 9.8%
  • Now married: 53.7%
  • Separated: 6.4%
  • Widowed: 11.6%
  • Divorced: 18.5%

For population 25 years and over in Du Bois:

  • High school or higher: 89.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.5
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Du Bois, NE (based on Pawnee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7226
Catholic6962
Evangelical Protestant4585
Other3-
None894-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Pawnee County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Pawnee County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Pawnee County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.7%
State:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Pawnee County:

28.1%
Nebraska:

28.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

54.4%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

51.1%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Du Bois:

28.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.4%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Du Bois:

12.2%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Du Bois:

6.9
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

42.1%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

57.2%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.6%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Du Bois, NE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,174
Streets and Highways 0$0 3$1,346
Totals for Government 0$0 9$2,520

Du Bois government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $20,000 ($165.29)
    Sewerage: $20,000 ($165.29)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($165.29)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($66.12)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($49.59)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($8.26)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $39,000 ($322.31)
    Regular Highways: $37,000 ($305.79)
    Sewerage: $13,000 ($107.44)
    Central Staff Services: $11,000 ($90.91)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($82.64)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($66.12)
    Public Welfare - Other: $5,000 ($41.32)
    Health - Other: $4,000 ($33.06)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($33.06)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($24.79)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($24.79)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($16.53)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($8.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $65,000 ($537.19)

Du Bois government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $21,000 ($173.55)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($66.12)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($8.26)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($16.53)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $10,000 ($82.64)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($8.26)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $59,000 ($487.60)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $24,000 ($198.35)
    General Local Government Support: $13,000 ($107.44)
    Other: $7,000 ($57.85)
  • Tax - Property: $19,000 ($157.02)

Du Bois government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($16.53)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($16.53)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($16.53)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($16.53)

Du Bois government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $35,000 ($289.26)

Strongest AM radio stations in Du Bois:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KTNC (1230 AM; 1 kW; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: C.R. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Du Bois:

  • KMZA (92.1 FM; SENECA, KS; Owner: KNZA, INC.)
  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KLZA (101.3 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: KNZA, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Du Bois:

  • K46FG (Channel 46; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDTV COMMISSION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 210ft / 63.8mTotal length
  • 3,825Total average daily traffic
  • 352Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,309Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Du Bois, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 131930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 61990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Du Bois, NE
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Du Bois, NE
  • 79.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Other fuel
  • 3.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Du Bois, NE
  • 87.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.5%Utility gas


Du Bois compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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