Furnas County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,568 | — | #2,930 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,048 | -18.8% | #1,986 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.3 years | +21.6% | #429 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $98,400 | -65.1% | #3,011 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $763 | -34.4% | #2,389 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% | +2.9% | #1,519 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Furnas County has a population of 4,568, making it the #2,930 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Furnas County is $61,048, ranking #1,986 out of 3,222 counties — 18.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.0% and unemployment stands at 1.0%.
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The median home value in Furnas County is $98,400 (-65.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $763/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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94.3% of residents in Furnas County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Furnas County, Nebraska
Furnas County, Nebraska has a total population of 4,568, making it the 2,930th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Furnas County is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Furnas County is $61,048, which ranks #1,986 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0%.
The median home value in Furnas County is $98,400, 65.1% below the national median. Renters in Furnas County pay a median gross rent of $763 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Furnas County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.0 min.
Furnas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Furnas 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.