Hooker County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 647 | — | #3,210 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,464 | -34.2% | #2,799 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.6 years | +12.1% | #1,037 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $93,800 | -66.7% | #3,066 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $592 | -49.1% | #3,061 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | -50.6% | #131 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hooker County has a population of 647, making it the #3,210 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hooker County is $49,464, ranking #2,799 out of 3,222 counties — 34.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 6.2% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Hooker County is $93,800 (-66.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $592/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.4%.
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90.5% of residents in Hooker County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% below the national rate.
About Hooker County, Nebraska
Hooker County, Nebraska has a total population of 647, making it the 3,210th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hooker County is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hooker County is $49,464, which ranks #2,799 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Hooker County is $93,800, 66.7% below the national median. Renters in Hooker County pay a median gross rent of $592 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hooker County, 24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.3 min.
Hooker County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (8.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.5%).
All data for Hooker 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.