Cherry County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,498 | — | #2,854 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,270 | -11.8% | #1,500 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.4 years | +6.4% | #1,687 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $152,200 | -46.0% | #2,203 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $916 | -21.2% | #1,348 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | -34.2% | #417 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cherry County has a population of 5,498, making it the #2,854 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cherry County is $66,270, ranking #1,500 out of 3,222 counties — 11.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.3% and unemployment stands at 0.4%.
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The median home value in Cherry County is $152,200 (-46.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $916/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.4%.
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90.6% of residents in Cherry County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Cherry County, Nebraska
Cherry County, Nebraska has a total population of 5,498, making it the 2,854th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cherry County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cherry County is $66,270, which ranks #1,500 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4%.
The median home value in Cherry County is $152,200, 46.0% below the national median. Renters in Cherry County pay a median gross rent of $916 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cherry County, 25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.8 min.
Cherry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.8% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (5.2%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Cherry 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.