Hitchcock County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,569 | — | #3,069 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,567 | -31.4% | #2,688 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.5 years | +17.0% | #668 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $96,700 | -65.7% | #3,035 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $714 | -38.6% | #2,677 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | +1.2% | #1,461 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hitchcock County has a population of 2,569, making it the #3,069 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hitchcock County is $51,567, ranking #2,688 out of 3,222 counties — 31.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.8% and unemployment stands at 1.7%.
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The median home value in Hitchcock County is $96,700 (-65.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $714/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.7%.
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94.4% of residents in Hitchcock County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Hitchcock County, Nebraska
Hitchcock County, Nebraska has a total population of 2,569, making it the 3,069th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hitchcock County is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hitchcock County is $51,567, which ranks #2,688 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7%.
The median home value in Hitchcock County is $96,700, 65.7% below the national median. Renters in Hitchcock County pay a median gross rent of $714 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hitchcock County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.1 min.
Hitchcock County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Hitchcock 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.