Nemaha County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31127 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,046 | — | #2,734 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,924 | -18.9% | #2,001 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.3 years | +1.0% | #2,313 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $131,700 | -53.3% | #2,495 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $772 | -33.6% | #2,327 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | +5.5% | #1,601 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nemaha County has a population of 7,046, making it the #2,734 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Nemaha County is $60,924, ranking #2,001 out of 3,222 counties — 18.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Nemaha County is $131,700 (-53.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $772/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.9%.
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89.8% of residents in Nemaha County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.
About Nemaha County, Nebraska
Nemaha County, Nebraska has a total population of 7,046, making it the 2,734th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nemaha County is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nemaha County is $60,924, which ranks #2,001 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Nemaha County is $131,700, 53.3% below the national median. Renters in Nemaha County pay a median gross rent of $772 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nemaha County, 29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.3 min.
Nemaha County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%).
All data for Nemaha 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.