Otoe County, Nebraska

NE · FIPS 31131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 16,241 #2,081 / 3,222
35th
Median Household Income $82,188 +9.4% #501 / 3,222
84th
Median Age 41.7 years +7.2% #1,597 / 3,222
50th
Median Home Value $201,600 -28.5% #1,384 / 3,222
57th
Median Gross Rent $914 -21.4% #1,353 / 3,222
58th
Poverty Rate 9.1% -27.9% #589 / 3,222
82th

Demographics

Otoe County has a population of 16,241, making it the #2,081 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.7%
Native Born
5.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Otoe County is $82,188, ranking #501 out of 3,222 counties — 9.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.1% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.

Median Household Income
$82,188 +9.4% vs nat'l
Rank #501 of 3,222
84th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,433 +5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #519 of 3,222
84th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.1% −27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #589 of 3,222
82th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.7% −48.8% vs nat'l
Rank #542 of 3,222
83th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.2% −19.2% vs nat'l
Rank #991 of 3,222
69th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.1 min −12.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,132 of 3,222
34th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Otoe County is $201,600 (-28.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $914/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.3%.

Median Home Value
$201,600 −28.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,384 of 3,222
57th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$914 −21.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,353 of 3,222
58th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.3% +27.8% vs nat'l
Rank #326 of 3,222
90th percentile
82.3% Homeownership

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Health

96.1% of residents in Otoe County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.

96.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1% +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #254 of 3,222
92th percentile

About Otoe County, Nebraska

Otoe County, Nebraska has a total population of 16,241, making it the 2,081st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Otoe County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Otoe County is $82,188, which ranks #501 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.

The median home value in Otoe County is $201,600, 28.5% below the national median. Renters in Otoe County pay a median gross rent of $914 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Otoe County, 27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.1 min.

Otoe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).

All data for Otoe 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.