Cuming County, Nebraska

NE · FIPS 31039 Republican

Located in Nebraska, Cuming County has a population of 8,975 residents and a median age of 40.9 years, making it the #2,563 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 6.7%. The median home value is $178,800, and the median household income is $71,104, which is 5% below the national median.

8,975
Population
#2,563 of 3,222
$71,104
Median Income
-5.4% #1,122 of 3,222
40.9 years
Median Age
+5.1% #1,837 of 3,222
6.7%
Poverty Rate
-46.6% #180 of 3,222

Demographics

Cuming County has a population of 8,975, making it the #2,563 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.3%
Native Born
6.7%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Cuming County is $71,104, ranking #1,122 out of 3,222 counties — 5.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 6.7% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.

Income#1,122
$71,104
-5.4%
vs nation
65th percentile
Per Capita#774
$40,381
-2.1%
vs nation
76th percentile
Poverty#180
6.7%
-46.6%
vs nation
94th percentile
Unemployment#348
2.2%
-58.0%
vs nation
89th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Cuming County is $178,800 (-36.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $789/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.9%.

Home Value#1,656
$178,800
-36.6%
vs nation
49th percentile
Rent#2,189
$789
-32.2%
vs nation
32th percentile
Homeownership#2,406
68.9%
+7.0%
vs nation
25th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Cuming County, 24.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 26.2% below the national average, ranking #1,245 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.9% −26.2% vs nation
Rank #1,245 of 3,222
61th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Cuming County is 79.1 years. 15.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#368
79.1
+5.3%
vs nation
88th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#643
15.4%
-21.3%
vs nation
80th percentile
Diabetes#976
9.7%
-12.9%
vs nation
69th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#211
31.0%
-16.9%
vs nation
93th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#121
4.5
-19.9%
vs nation
96th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#169
3.5
-22.2%
vs nation
95th percentile
Uninsured Rate#1,982
11.3%
+7.4%
vs nation
37th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,650
26.4%
+0.1%
vs nation
48th percentile
Food Insecurity#871
12.2%
-15.3%
vs nation
72th percentile

Substance Use

16.0% of adults in Cuming County smoke , 39.7% are obese , and 21.3% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#955
16.0%
-10.9%
vs nation
70th percentile
Adult Obesity#1,974
39.7%
+4.7%
vs nation
37th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,142
21.3%
+7.3%
vs nation
32th percentile

Safety

. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.0 per 100,000.

Motor Vehicle Deaths#1,089
16.0
-21.0%
vs nation
61th percentile

Families & Children

10.0% of children in Cuming County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 10.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#503
10.8
-50.4%
vs nation
83th percentile
Child Poverty#330
10.0%
-47.3%
vs nation
90th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Cuming County is 70.0%. The mean commute time is 20.3 min, which is 26.5% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
70.0% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
20.3 min −26.5% vs nation
Rank #2,783 of 3,222
14th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Cuming County voted Republican with a margin of 60.1%. The vote was 19.5% Dem / 79.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.0 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +60.1%
19.5% 79.6%
Dem 4,445 votes Rep
2020 REP +59.1%
19.5% 78.6%
Dem 4,459 votes Rep
2016 REP +59.7%
17.9% 77.6%
Dem 3,988 votes Rep
2012 REP +47.0%
25.8% 72.8%
Dem 3,928 votes Rep
2008 REP +35.6%
31.2% 66.8%
Dem 4,087 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Cuming County, Nebraska

Cuming County, Nebraska has a total population of 8,975, making it the 2,563rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cuming County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Cuming County is $71,104, which ranks #1,122 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.

The median home value in Cuming County is $178,800, 36.6% below the national median. Renters in Cuming County pay a median gross rent of $789 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Cuming County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.3 min.

Cuming County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.4%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).

All data for Cuming 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.