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A town settled in 1871, now home to 793 people.
3.9% of working residents work locally in Hooper, against 34% in Nebraska’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Hooper Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Hooper has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 204 in 1880, 857 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1966 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hooper, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Hooper.
793 people lived in Hooper by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate, 7.9% fewer than in 2020. Children under 18 are 41% of residents (25% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (23% statewide). Also worth knowing: for Hooper, the midpoint age is 32.2 years. Nebraska has just over a third of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 30%.
| Hooper | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 19% | 18% |
44% women, 56% men
About 130 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.3 points). Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 80% are women (NE 49%).
| Hooper | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 27.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.2% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.5% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.2% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.7% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.2% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.3% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.2% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.3% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.5% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.1% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.5% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.6% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Only 4 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher FEMA hazard score than Hooper. Expected losses in Hooper break down as 48% from inland flooding and 14% from tornadoes.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
For Hooper, the average trip to work is 20 minutes. Most people who work leave Hooper to do it: just 4% work in town. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Hooper dropped by 301, to 133. In Hooper, 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Hooper | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 13°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Hooper: 17% of adults have been diagnosed with depression. CDC measures, 32 in all: Hooper beats Nebraska on 1 and trails on 6. In Hooper, 13% of adults report frequent mental distress, and 30% sleep under 7 hours.
| Hooper | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Hooper | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.3% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 5.9%. 74% of households live in a home they own in Hooper. Its typical rent comes in at $931 a month.
| Hooper | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 74% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $931 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
1 within 15 miles of the center of Hooper
About 2 of every 100 Hooper residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Hooper’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
4 notable people were born in Hooper.
City in Nebraska, United States
Hooper is a city in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 857 at the 2020 census.
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Hooper has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
4 notable people were born here, including Donald K. Schwab and Lillian Boyer.
