Valley County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31175 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,066 | — | #2,957 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,852 | -17.7% | #1,910 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.1 years | +18.5% | #582 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $154,600 | -45.2% | #2,162 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $626 | -46.2% | #3,000 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | -26.1% | #648 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Valley County has a population of 4,066, making it the #2,957 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Valley County is $61,852, ranking #1,910 out of 3,222 counties — 17.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 0.2%.
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The median home value in Valley County is $154,600 (-45.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $626/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.8%.
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94.4% of residents in Valley County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Valley County, Nebraska
Valley County, Nebraska has a total population of 4,066, making it the 2,957th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Valley County is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Valley County is $61,852, which ranks #1,910 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2%.
The median home value in Valley County is $154,600, 45.2% below the national median. Renters in Valley County pay a median gross rent of $626 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Valley County, 25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.7 min.
Valley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.1%).
All data for Valley 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.