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 | |
| Median Household Income | $82,188 | +9.4% | #501 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,597 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $201,600 | -28.5% | #1,384 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $914 | -21.4% | #1,353 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | -27.9% | #589 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.1% of residents in Otoe County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
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.