Thurston County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31173 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,627 | — | #2,766 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,177 | -7.9% | #1,261 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 29.2 years | -24.9% | #3,186 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $114,600 | -59.3% | #2,772 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $699 | -39.9% | #2,737 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | +10.2% | #1,724 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Thurston County has a population of 6,627, making it the #2,766 most populous county in the US. The median age is 29.2 years, which is 24.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Thurston County is $69,177, ranking #1,261 out of 3,222 counties — 7.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 10.0%.
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The median home value in Thurston County is $114,600 (-59.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $699/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.0%.
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90.6% of residents in Thurston County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Thurston County, Nebraska
Thurston County, Nebraska has a total population of 6,627, making it the 2,766th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Thurston County is 29.2 years, which is 24.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Thurston County is $69,177, which ranks #1,261 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0%.
The median home value in Thurston County is $114,600, 59.3% below the national median. Renters in Thurston County pay a median gross rent of $699 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Thurston County, 22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.4 min.
Thurston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 53.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (36.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%).
All data for Thurston 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.