Morrill County, Nebraska Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Morrill 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 Morrill County, Nebraska. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Morrill County, Nebraska. The estimated population of Morrill County, Nebraska is 4,595 people, with a median age of 41.5.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,595
 -2.46% -6.28%
2020
4,711
 -1.46% -
2019
4,781
 -1.24% -
2018
4,841
 -1.26% -
2017
4,903
 - -

Population of Morrill 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
81.2%
82.1%
 -1.10%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.8%
 -87.50%
Native
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hispanic
15.6%
15.4%
 +1.30%
Asian
1%
0.1%
 +900.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.1%
 +45.45%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

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 Morrill 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 41.5 -0.95% 40.8 +0.25% 43.2 -1.59%
2020 41.9 -0.95% 40.7 -0.25% 43.9 0%
2019 42.3 -0.47% 40.8 -1.45% 43.9 +1.15%
2018 42.5 -0.93% 41.4 -2.36% 43.4 -0.23%
2017 42.9 - 42.4 - 43.5 -

The median age of Morrill 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 9 313 +18.96% 304 -14.34% 376 262
10 to 19 343 -3.03% 335 -12.34% 329 294
20 to 29 235 +1.15% 200 +9.43% 236 219
30 to 39 244 -12.54% 301 -23.12% 212 237
40 to 49 322 -1.83% 282 -14.91% 315 242
50 to 59 368 -14.36% 334 -31.03% 311 241
60 to 69 305 +10.81% 318 +16.83% 337 372
70+ 330 -6.66% 369 -18.42% 307 305

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Morrill County, Nebraska is $50,859.00.

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 Morrill County.

  • Under 25
    $43,913.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,844.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,787.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,543.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Morrill 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 Morrill County, Nebraska is currently $65,266.00.

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.

2.26% of households in Morrill 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 Morrill County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.16%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.40%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.59%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Morrill County is $27,185.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Morrill 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 Morrill 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
    7.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.09%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.46%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.41%

Employment

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

The total population of Morrill County over the age of 16 is 3,644.

Of those people, a total of 62.10% 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 Morrill County is 58.60%.

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 310 49.00% 22.40%
20 to 24 years 196 80.10% 6.40%
25 to 29 years 259 88.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 254 97.20% 15.00%
35 to 44 years 506 84.00% 5.20%
45 to 54 years 518 88.20% 0.70%
55 to 59 years 280 79.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 399 48.90% 9.20%
65 to 74 years 497 31.40% 3.20%
75 years and over 425 5.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Morrill 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 3,306 60.50% 6.50%
Black or African American 1 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 15 93.30% 0.00%
Asian 47 68.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 17 29.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 258 82.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 509 80.00% 12.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,047 58.90% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Morrill 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 Morrill County is 2,134, with median earnings of $32,835.00.

Women in Morrill County, Nebraska earning approximately 67.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,134 $32,835.00
Male 1,193 $40,452.00
Female 941 $27,435.00

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 266 $48,333.00
Business and Financial 56 $49,318.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $115,893.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $49,167.00
Community and Social Service 24 $31,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 143 $33,902.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 136 $62,708.00
Healthcare Support 43 $7,443.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 132 $20,865.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 119 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $23,083.00
Sales 144 $26,029.00
Office and Administrative Support 327 $27,190.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 167 $34,464.00
Construction and Extraction 106 $53,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 103 $48,625.00
Production 101 $45,764.00
Transportation and Material Moving 160 $38,333.00

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 185 $50,417.00 81 $46,607.00
Business and Financial 23 $87,604.00 33 $48,295.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00 13 $115,179.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $16,875.00 15 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 39 $41,250.00 104 $33,043.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 36 $110,000.00 100 $62,708.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 43 $7,443.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 43 $19,583.00 89 $21,106.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $2,499.00 52 $27,614.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00 18 $0.00
Sales 78 $46,912.00 66 $13,261.00
Office and Administrative Support 65 $35,521.00 262 $26,950.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 164 $35,000.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 106 $53,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $48,375.00 14 $65,313.00
Production 83 $47,014.00 18 $24,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 152 $40,167.00 8 $0.00

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 1,855 households in Morrill County, with an average household size of 2.4 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 1,110 families in Morrill County with an average family size of 3.23 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 933 41 136 745
Average Household Size 3.3 2.37 3.21 1.13
Total Families 933 41 136 0
Average Household Size 3.29 2.24 3.13 0

Poverty

Of the 1,110 families in Morrill County, 4.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Morrill 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 2,295 housing units in Morrill County, Nebraska.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,855 80.83%
Vacant 440 19.17%

12.42% of the total 2,295 housing units in Morrill County are rental units. This is approximately 285 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,445 are occupied by the owner - or 62.96% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Morrill County is $685.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Morrill 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
    125
  • Less than $500
    67
  • $500 to $999
    182
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    28
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    8
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Morrill County is $100,900.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    264
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    449
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    395
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    86
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    196
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    51
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    759
  • 1940 to 1949
    256
  • 1950 to 1959
    159
  • 1960 to 1969
    288
  • 1970 to 1979
    510
  • 1980 to 1989
    133
  • 1990 to 1999
    100
  • 2000 to 2009
    66
  • 2010 to 2013
    24
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 Morrill County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    77
  • 1 vehicle available
    434
  • 2 vehicles available
    590
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    754

Commuting to Work

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

22.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Morrill 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
    240
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    384
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    191
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    216
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    115
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    194
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    92
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    61
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    133
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    126
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    27
  • 90 or more minutes
    56

Summary

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Places in Morrill County, Nebraska

We have data for 11 places in Morrill County, Nebraska. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.