Banner County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Banner County has a population of 742 residents and a median age of 51.5 years, making it the #3,202 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 7.7%. The median home value is $205,700, and the median household income is $78,839, which is 5% above the national median.
Demographics
Banner County has a population of 742, making it the #3,202 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.5 years, which is 32.4% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Banner County is $78,839, ranking #632 out of 3,222 counties — 4.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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Housing
The median home value in Banner County is $205,700 (-27.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $975/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.9%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Banner County, 33.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 1.1% below the national average, ranking #555 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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13.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Poor/Fair Health Trend
Substance Use
12.3% of adults in Banner County smoke , 39.0% are obese , and 22.4% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
17.6% of children in Banner County live in poverty .
Child Poverty Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Banner County is 88.2%. The mean commute time is 28.3 min, which is 2.5% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Banner County voted Republican with a margin of 81.4%. The vote was 8.8% Dem / 90.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Banner County, Nebraska
Banner County, Nebraska has a total population of 742, making it the 3,202nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Banner County is 51.5 years, which is 32.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Banner County is $78,839, which ranks #632 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Banner County is $205,700, 27.0% below the national median. Renters in Banner County pay a median gross rent of $975 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Banner County, 33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.3 min.
Banner County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.6%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Banner 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.