Grant County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Grant County has a population of 626 residents and a median age of 40.4 years, making it the #3,211 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.2%. The median home value is $136,700, and the median household income is $70,147, which is 7% below the national median.
Demographics
Grant County has a population of 626, making it the #3,211 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Grant County is $70,147, ranking #1,188 out of 3,222 counties — 6.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 0.3%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Grant County is $136,700 (-51.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $867/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.8%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Grant County, 28.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 15.0% below the national average, ranking #867 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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12.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
11.9% of adults in Grant County smoke , 36.6% are obese , and 22.2% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
14.6% of children in Grant County live in poverty .
Child Poverty Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Grant County is 78.8%. The mean commute time is 26.2 min, which is 5.2% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Grant County voted Republican with a margin of 91.8%. The vote was 4.1% Dem / 95.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Grant County, Nebraska
Grant County, Nebraska has a total population of 626, making it the 3,211th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Grant County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Grant County is $70,147, which ranks #1,188 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3%.
The median home value in Grant County is $136,700, 51.5% below the national median. Renters in Grant County pay a median gross rent of $867 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Grant County, 28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
Grant County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.9%).
All data for Grant 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.