Arthur County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Arthur County has a population of 484 residents and a median age of 46.0 years, making it the #3,215 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 7.2%. The median home value is $185,900, and the median household income is $76,250, which is 1% above the national median.
Demographics
Arthur County has a population of 484, making it the #3,215 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Arthur County is $76,250, ranking #764 out of 3,222 counties — 1.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.2% and unemployment stands at 0.4%.
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Housing
The median home value in Arthur County is $185,900 (-34.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $750/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.5%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Arthur County, 36.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 8.7% above the national average, ranking #394 out of 3,222 counties.
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14.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
13.9% of adults in Arthur County smoke , 39.0% are obese , and 22.0% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
20.2% of children in Arthur County live in poverty .
Child Poverty Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Arthur County is 87.4%. The mean commute time is 23.1 min, which is 16.3% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Arthur County voted Republican with a margin of 87.6%. The vote was 6% Dem / 93.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.8 toward Republicans .
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About Arthur County, Nebraska
Arthur County, Nebraska has a total population of 484, making it the 3,215th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Arthur County is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Arthur County is $76,250, which ranks #764 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4%.
The median home value in Arthur County is $185,900, 34.1% below the national median. Renters in Arthur County pay a median gross rent of $750 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Arthur County, 36.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.1 min.
Arthur County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.2%) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
All data for Arthur 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.