Perkins County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,821 | — | #3,047 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,778 | -3.2% | #989 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,750 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $157,200 | -44.2% | #2,094 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $922 | -20.7% | #1,320 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | -43.2% | #234 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Perkins County has a population of 2,821, making it the #3,047 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Perkins County is $72,778, ranking #989 out of 3,222 counties — 3.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.2% and unemployment stands at 1.5%.
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The median home value in Perkins County is $157,200 (-44.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $922/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.7%.
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94.4% of residents in Perkins County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Perkins County, Nebraska
Perkins County, Nebraska has a total population of 2,821, making it the 3,047th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Perkins County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Perkins County is $72,778, which ranks #989 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.
The median home value in Perkins County is $157,200, 44.2% below the national median. Renters in Perkins County pay a median gross rent of $922 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Perkins County, 25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.2 min.
Perkins County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.6%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Perkins 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.