Nemaha County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,160 | — | #2,470 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,348 | +2.9% | #708 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.1 years | +3.1% | #2,081 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $217,200 | -23.0% | #1,221 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $774 | -33.4% | #2,311 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | -26.2% | #644 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nemaha County has a population of 10,160, making it the #2,470 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Nemaha County is $77,348, ranking #708 out of 3,222 counties — 2.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 1.5%.
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The median home value in Nemaha County is $217,200 (-23.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $774/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.0%.
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94.9% of residents in Nemaha County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Nemaha County, Kansas
Nemaha County, Kansas has a total population of 10,160, making it the 2,470th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nemaha County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nemaha County is $77,348, which ranks #708 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.
The median home value in Nemaha County is $217,200, 23.0% below the national median. Renters in Nemaha County pay a median gross rent of $774 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nemaha County, 29.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.9 min.
Nemaha County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.6%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
All data for Nemaha County, Kansas 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.