Fillmore County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Fillmore County has a population of 5,541 residents and a median age of 46.1 years, making it the #2,851 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.8%. The median home value is $151,000, and the median household income is $76,295, which is 2% above the national median.
Demographics
Fillmore County has a population of 5,541, making it the #2,851 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% 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 Fillmore County is $76,295, ranking #760 out of 3,222 counties — 1.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.8% and unemployment stands at 0.4%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Fillmore County is $151,000 (-46.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $716/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.4%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Fillmore County, 22.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 32.1% below the national average, ranking #1,519 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Fillmore County is 79.1 years. 14.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
15.7% of adults in Fillmore County smoke , 38.9% are obese , and 22.8% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 25.6 per 100,000.
Families & Children
10.0% of children in Fillmore County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 8.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Child Poverty Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Fillmore County is 70.9%. The mean commute time is 22.2 min, which is 19.6% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Fillmore County voted Republican with a margin of 54.8%. The vote was 22% Dem / 76.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.9 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Fillmore County, Nebraska
Fillmore County, Nebraska has a total population of 5,541, making it the 2,851st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fillmore County is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fillmore County is $76,295, which ranks #760 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4%.
The median home value in Fillmore County is $151,000, 46.4% below the national median. Renters in Fillmore County pay a median gross rent of $716 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fillmore County, 22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.2 min.
Fillmore County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Fillmore 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.