Hall County, Nebraska

NE · FIPS 31079 Republican

Located in Nebraska, Hall County has a population of 62,536 residents and a median age of 36.1 years, making it the #870 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.1%. The median home value is $224,600, and the median household income is $69,251, which is 8% below the national median.

62,536
Population
#870 of 3,222
$69,251
Median Income
-7.8% #1,254 of 3,222
36.1 years
Median Age
-7.2% #2,865 of 3,222
14.1%
Poverty Rate
+11.9% #1,780 of 3,222

Demographics

Hall County has a population of 62,536, making it the #870 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

83.1%
Native Born
16.9%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Hall County is $69,251, ranking #1,254 out of 3,222 counties — 7.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.

Income#1,254
$69,251
-7.8%
vs nation
61th percentile
Per Capita#1,521
$35,502
-14.0%
vs nation
53th percentile
Poverty#1,780
14.1%
+11.9%
vs nation
45th percentile
Unemployment#1,327
4.0%
-24.4%
vs nation
59th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Hall County is $224,600 (-20.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $943/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.0%.

Home Value#1,135
$224,600
-20.3%
vs nation
65th percentile
Rent#1,205
$943
-18.9%
vs nation
63th percentile
Homeownership#2,908
62.0%
-3.8%
vs nation
10th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Hall County, 21.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 36.2% below the national average, ranking #1,736 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.5% −36.2% vs nation
Rank #1,736 of 3,222
46th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Hall County is 77.3 years. 17.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#840
77.3
+2.8%
vs nation
73th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,215
17.5%
-10.5%
vs nation
61th percentile
Diabetes#1,678
11.0%
-1.2%
vs nation
47th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#900
34.8%
-6.7%
vs nation
71th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#188
4.7
-17.4%
vs nation
94th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#712
3.9
-12.3%
vs nation
77th percentile
Uninsured Rate#1,789
10.4%
-0.7%
vs nation
43th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,592
31.2%
+18.3%
vs nation
18th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,768
14.8%
+2.7%
vs nation
44th percentile

Substance Use

15.6% of adults in Hall County smoke , 38.0% are obese , and 20.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 8.1 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#815
15.6%
-13.1%
vs nation
74th percentile
Adult Obesity#1,433
38.0%
+0.2%
vs nation
54th percentile
Excessive Drinking#1,616
20.1%
+1.1%
vs nation
49th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#12
8.1
-75.0%
vs nation
100th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 14.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 13.2 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#634
14.4
-26.8%
vs nation
75th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#124
6.8
-61.8%
vs nation
95th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#726
13.2
-34.7%
vs nation
74th percentile

Families & Children

13.1% of children in Hall County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 26.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#740
6.7
-2.2%
vs nation
46th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#2,035
26.1
+19.5%
vs nation
32th percentile
Child Poverty#793
13.1%
-31.0%
vs nation
75th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Hall County is 61.8%. The mean commute time is 19.4 min, which is 29.7% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
61.8% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
19.4 min −29.7% vs nation
Rank #2,883 of 3,222
11th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Hall County voted Republican with a margin of 37.8%. The vote was 30.5% Dem / 68.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.0 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +37.8%
30.5% 68.3%
Dem 22,804 votes Rep
2020 REP +34.8%
31.4% 66.2%
Dem 24,450 votes Rep
2016 REP +37.5%
28.8% 66.3%
Dem 21,331 votes Rep
2012 REP +27.6%
35.3% 62.9%
Dem 19,721 votes Rep
2008 REP +24.1%
36.9% 61%
Dem 21,271 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Hall County, Nebraska

Hall County, Nebraska has a total population of 62,536, making it the 870th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hall County is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hall County is $69,251, which ranks #1,254 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.

The median home value in Hall County is $224,600, 20.3% below the national median. Renters in Hall County pay a median gross rent of $943 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hall County, 21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.4 min.

Hall County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (32.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.3%).

All data for Hall 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.