Brown County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,869 | — | #3,041 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,676 | -27.2% | #2,494 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.7 years | +17.5% | #641 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $113,900 | -59.6% | #2,784 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $876 | -24.7% | #1,574 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | +6.3% | #1,620 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brown County has a population of 2,869, making it the #3,041 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.7 years, which is 17.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Brown County is $54,676, ranking #2,494 out of 3,222 counties — 27.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.4% and unemployment stands at 1.7%.
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The median home value in Brown County is $113,900 (-59.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $876/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.2%.
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92.5% of residents in Brown County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Brown County, Nebraska
Brown County, Nebraska has a total population of 2,869, making it the 3,041st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brown County is 45.7 years, which is 17.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brown County is $54,676, which ranks #2,494 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7%.
The median home value in Brown County is $113,900, 59.6% below the national median. Renters in Brown County pay a median gross rent of $876 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brown County, 24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 13.1 min.
Brown County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.2%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
All data for Brown 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.