Furnas County, Nebraska Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Furnas County, Nebraska, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Furnas County, Nebraska. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Furnas County, Nebraska. The estimated population of Furnas County, Nebraska is 4,655 people, with a median age of 46.5.

We can look at the total population in Furnas County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,655
 -1.21% -3.30%
2020
4,712
 -0.74% -
2019
4,747
 -0.81% -
2018
4,786
 -0.58% -
2017
4,814
 - -

Population of Furnas County, Nebraska by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.6%
94.2%
 -1.70%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Native
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.8%
3.7%
 +29.73%
Asian
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
1.6%
 -6.25%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Furnas County, Nebraska by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.5 -1.48% 45 -3.02% 47.5 -0.42%
2020 47.2 +0.64% 46.4 +1.31% 47.7 -0.21%
2019 46.9 +0.86% 45.8 -0.65% 47.8 +1.7%
2018 46.5 +0.87% 46.1 +1.1% 47 +1.29%
2017 46.1 - 45.6 - 46.4 -

The median age of Furnas County, Nebraska gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 246 +27.84% 298 -3.63% 322 287
10 to 19 349 -24.68% 298 -10.59% 270 266
20 to 29 238 +3.08% 236 -7.44% 245 215
30 to 39 200 +7.88% 222 -0.010000000000001% 216 219
40 to 49 272 -4.49% 246 +3.93% 260 255
50 to 59 362 -29.74% 333 -19.44% 265 272
60 to 69 357 +16.25% 336 +13.29% 417 381
70+ 332 -2.07% 489 -10.14% 325 440

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Furnas County, Nebraska is $57,284.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Furnas County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,822.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,643.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,429.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Furnas County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Furnas County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Furnas County, Nebraska is currently $70,569.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.72% of households in Furnas County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Furnas County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.31%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.32%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.86%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Furnas County is $30,457.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Furnas County by the total population of Furnas County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Furnas County, Nebraska, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Furnas County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.64%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.59%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Furnas County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Furnas County over the age of 16 is 3,780.

Of those people, a total of 62.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Furnas County is 62.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 270 51.50% 15.80%
20 to 24 years 224 83.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 236 91.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 185 85.90% 0.60%
35 to 44 years 485 84.10% 1.00%
45 to 54 years 540 91.50% 0.60%
55 to 59 years 277 75.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 418 68.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 647 34.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 498 9.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Furnas County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,673 63.00% 1.30%
Black or African American 15 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 80.00% 0.00%
Asian 11 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2 100.00% 0.00%
Other 17 94.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 52 65.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 155 70.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,550 62.80% 1.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Furnas County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Furnas County is 2,344, with median earnings of $37,608.00.

Women in Furnas County, Nebraska earning approximately 59.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,344 $37,608.00
Male 1,294 $45,573.00
Female 1,050 $27,237.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 389 $54,922.00
Business and Financial 68 $34,737.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $80,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $63,571.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $39,500.00
Community and Social Service 14 $28,750.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 168 $41,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $24,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 163 $43,625.00
Healthcare Support 61 $25,313.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $7,083.00
Law Enforcement 10 $35,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 100 $9,444.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 56 $18,981.00
Personal Care and Service 84 $15,893.00
Sales 115 $31,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 251 $23,480.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 93 $41,169.00
Construction and Extraction 120 $52,813.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 173 $51,477.00
Production 81 $42,721.00
Transportation and Material Moving 224 $50,833.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 296 $54,250.00 93 $56,250.00
Business and Financial 15 $60,417.00 53 $33,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $81,042.00 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $46,250.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $22,250.00 5 $0.00
Legal 2 $0.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 23 $57,083.00 145 $39,219.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 14 $25,833.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $133,250.00 145 $38,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 61 $25,313.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 15 $6,250.00
Law Enforcement 10 $35,000.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 24 $10,417.00 76 $9,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 49 $19,028.00 7 $14,375.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $14,875.00 61 $15,982.00
Sales 79 $65,341.00 36 $6,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 31 $33,036.00 220 $23,378.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 75 $41,492.00 18 $31,591.00
Construction and Extraction 120 $52,813.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 166 $50,682.00 7 $0.00
Production 57 $43,672.00 24 $20,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 192 $53,571.00 32 $27,222.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,990 households in Furnas County, with an average household size of 2.3 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,382 families in Furnas County with an average family size of 2.74 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,224 69 89 608
Average Household Size 2.82 2.43 2.97 1.15
Total Families 1,224 69 89 0
Average Household Size 2.8 1.9 2.61 0

Poverty

Of the 1,382 families in Furnas County, 4.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Furnas County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,543 housing units in Furnas County, Nebraska.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,990 78.25%
Vacant 553 21.75%

14.90% of the total 2,543 housing units in Furnas County are rental units. This is approximately 379 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,573 are occupied by the owner - or 61.86% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Furnas County is $757.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Furnas County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    38
  • Less than $500
    54
  • $500 to $999
    249
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    51
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    17
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    8

Property Value

The median value of a property in Furnas County is $76,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Furnas County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    476
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    574
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    192
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    100
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    135
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    60
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    25

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Furnas County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Furnas County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,133
  • 1940 to 1949
    263
  • 1950 to 1959
    205
  • 1960 to 1969
    205
  • 1970 to 1979
    341
  • 1980 to 1989
    119
  • 1990 to 1999
    95
  • 2000 to 2009
    105
  • 2010 to 2013
    64
  • 2014 or later
    13

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Furnas County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    84
  • 1 vehicle available
    415
  • 2 vehicles available
    730
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    761

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Furnas County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Furnas County that commute to work in a particular way.

14.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Furnas County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    484
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    612
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    193
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    266
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    129
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    62
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    241
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    38
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    35
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    40
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    23
  • 90 or more minutes
    31

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Furnas County, Nebraska in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Furnas County, Nebraska

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