Hitchcock County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Hitchcock County has a population of 2,569 residents and a median age of 45.5 years, making it the #3,069 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.8%. The median home value is $96,700, and the median household income is $51,567, which is 31% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Hitchcock County, 20.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 37.9% below the national average, ranking #1,833 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Hitchcock County is 75.6 years. 16.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
18.3% of adults in Hitchcock County smoke , 43.4% are obese , and 22.1% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
18.8% of children in Hitchcock County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 25.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hitchcock County is 69.6%. The mean commute time is 22.1 min, which is 19.8% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hitchcock County voted Republican with a margin of 78.0%. The vote was 10.6% Dem / 88.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.9 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.