Antelope County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Antelope County has a population of 6,305 residents and a median age of 42.4 years, making it the #2,790 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.2%. The median home value is $130,300, and the median household income is $66,105, which is 12% below the national median.
Demographics
Antelope County has a population of 6,305, making it the #2,790 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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Age & Sex Distribution
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Antelope County is $66,105, ranking #1,527 out of 3,222 counties — 12.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 1.7%.
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Housing
The median home value in Antelope County is $130,300 (-53.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $692/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.0%.
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Education
In Antelope County, 20.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 39.1% below the national average, ranking #1,905 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Antelope County is 79.8 years. 13.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
15.1% of adults in Antelope County smoke , 40.8% are obese , and 22.4% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
12.1% of children in Antelope County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 9.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Antelope County is 75.7%. The mean commute time is 19.5 min, which is 29.3% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Antelope County voted Republican with a margin of 76.5%. The vote was 11.5% Dem / 88% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Antelope County, Nebraska
Antelope County, Nebraska has a total population of 6,305, making it the 2,790th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Antelope County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Antelope County is $66,105, which ranks #1,527 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7%.
The median home value in Antelope County is $130,300, 53.8% below the national median. Renters in Antelope County pay a median gross rent of $692 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Antelope County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.5 min.
Antelope County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
All data for Antelope County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.