Cass County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Cass County has a population of 27,161 residents and a median age of 41.5 years, making it the #1,571 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $254,900, and the median household income is $91,836, which is 22% above the national median.
Demographics
Cass County has a population of 27,161, making it the #1,571 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Cass County is $91,836, ranking #270 out of 3,222 counties — 22.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.2% and unemployment stands at 1.7%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Cass County is $254,900 (-9.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $996/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.4%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Cass County, 32.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 4.6% below the national average, ranking #620 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Cass County is 78.1 years. 13.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
12.9% of adults in Cass County smoke , 38.1% are obese , and 23.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 12.6 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 13.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 17.4 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
8.3% of children in Cass County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 9.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Cass County is 77.9%. The mean commute time is 29.9 min, which is 8.3% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Cass County voted Republican with a margin of 37.2%. The vote was 30.6% Dem / 67.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.1 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Cass County, Nebraska
Cass County, Nebraska has a total population of 27,161, making it the 1,571st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cass County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cass County is $91,836, which ranks #270 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7%.
The median home value in Cass County is $254,900, 9.6% below the national median. Renters in Cass County pay a median gross rent of $996 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cass County, 32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.9 min.
Cass County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.1%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Cass 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.