Nemaha County, Nebraska Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Nemaha 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 Nemaha County, Nebraska. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Nemaha County, Nebraska. The estimated population of Nemaha County, Nebraska is 7,025 people, with a median age of 38.6.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,025
+0.67%
-0.23%
2020
6,978
+0.07%
-
2019
6,973
 -0.44% -
2018
7,004
 -0.53% -
2017
7,041
 - -

Population of Nemaha 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
90.5%
94.3%
 -4.03%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.4%
 +14.29%
Native
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%
Hispanic
3%
2.6%
 +15.38%
Asian
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.2%
0.4%
 +950.00%
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 Nemaha 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 38.6 +0.52% 36.3 -0.27% 42 +1.2%
2020 38.4 -2.29% 36.4 -1.62% 41.5 -1.66%
2019 39.3 0% 37 -0.8% 42.2 +0.24%
2018 39.3 +3.42% 37.3 +1.08% 42.1 +5.51%
2017 38 - 36.9 - 39.9 -

The median age of Nemaha 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 9 368 -0.43% 408 0.26% 366 406
10 to 19 459 +23.24% 602 +1.05% 570 608
20 to 29 630 -19.38% 406 -13.8% 514 351
30 to 39 392 +17.29% 371 -19.23% 464 303
40 to 49 330 -5.34% 332 +24.25% 312 419
50 to 59 426 -0.17% 423 -7.27% 423 391
60 to 69 474 +1.24% 479 +9.06% 478 521
70+ 397 +5.8% 544 -12.46% 420 479

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Nemaha County, Nebraska is $53,081.00.

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 Nemaha County.

  • Under 25
    $32,292.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,567.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,813.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,818.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Nemaha 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 Nemaha County, Nebraska is currently $71,906.00.

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.

3.79% of households in Nemaha 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 Nemaha County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.04%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.75%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.37%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.79%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Nemaha County is $29,428.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Nemaha 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 Nemaha 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
    11.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.50%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.45%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.41%

Employment

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

The total population of Nemaha County over the age of 16 is 5,748.

Of those people, a total of 59.80% 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 Nemaha County is 56.40%.

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 673 51.60% 15.00%
20 to 24 years 497 74.60% 6.50%
25 to 29 years 368 62.20% 8.30%
30 to 34 years 385 93.50% 8.10%
35 to 44 years 769 74.00% 0.90%
45 to 54 years 720 84.60% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 438 80.40% 10.80%
60 to 64 years 490 63.70% 4.50%
65 to 74 years 800 32.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 608 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Nemaha 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 5,305 59.70% 5.40%
Black or African American 108 56.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 20.00% 0.00%
Asian 47 25.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 34 76.50% 30.80%
Two or more races 249 68.30% 8.20%
Hispanic or Latino 194 71.10% 11.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,199 59.40% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Nemaha 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 Nemaha County is 3,242, with median earnings of $35,856.00.

Women in Nemaha County, Nebraska earning approximately 57.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,242 $35,856.00
Male 1,673 $45,446.00
Female 1,569 $25,896.00

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 414 $54,688.00
Business and Financial 105 $91,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $20,278.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $90,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $46,250.00
Community and Social Service 57 $56,058.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 296 $59,214.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $3,194.00
Healthcare Practitioners 155 $45,125.00
Healthcare Support 117 $23,620.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $76,354.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 288 $9,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 109 $18,008.00
Personal Care and Service 108 $10,000.00
Sales 173 $23,229.00
Office and Administrative Support 336 $28,258.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $25,893.00
Construction and Extraction 174 $38,929.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 145 $63,601.00
Production 322 $64,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 137 $30,243.00

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 310 $61,667.00 104 $31,250.00
Business and Financial 55 $93,456.00 50 $69,219.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $0.00 9 $57,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $90,694.00 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $52,500.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $49,286.00 47 $56,932.00
Legal 3 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 60 $75,625.00 236 $58,864.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 30 $3,056.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $2,499.00 137 $45,208.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 106 $23,906.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $76,354.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 104 $35,047.00 184 $4,942.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $34,063.00 86 $17,813.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 105 $10,107.00
Sales 69 $31,875.00 104 $22,917.00
Office and Administrative Support 56 $26,094.00 280 $28,939.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $25,893.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 173 $39,107.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 145 $63,601.00 0 $0.00
Production 296 $70,917.00 26 $22,188.00
Transportation and Material Moving 132 $30,417.00 5 $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 2,794 households in Nemaha County, with an average household size of 2.32 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 1,647 families in Nemaha County with an average family size of 2.99 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 1,330 146 171 1,147
Average Household Size 2.99 3.2 3.65 1.25
Total Families 1,330 146 171 0
Average Household Size 2.97 2.74 3.38 0

Poverty

Of the 1,647 families in Nemaha County, 8.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Nemaha 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 3,339 housing units in Nemaha County, Nebraska.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,794 83.68%
Vacant 545 16.32%

17.94% of the total 3,339 housing units in Nemaha County are rental units. This is approximately 599 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,066 are occupied by the owner - or 61.87% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Nemaha County is $588.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Nemaha 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
    129
  • Less than $500
    228
  • $500 to $999
    290
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    81
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 Nemaha County is $100,300.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    344
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    687
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    324
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    278
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    220
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    139
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    40
  • $1,000,000 or more
    34

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,385
  • 1940 to 1949
    215
  • 1950 to 1959
    213
  • 1960 to 1969
    404
  • 1970 to 1979
    454
  • 1980 to 1989
    126
  • 1990 to 1999
    253
  • 2000 to 2009
    203
  • 2010 to 2013
    86
  • 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 Nemaha County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    96
  • 1 vehicle available
    796
  • 2 vehicles available
    880
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,022

Commuting to Work

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

16.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Nemaha 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
    402
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    723
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    441
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    396
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    309
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    199
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    353
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    13
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    50
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    40
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    42
  • 90 or more minutes
    81

Summary

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

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Places in Nemaha County, Nebraska

We have data for 12 places in Nemaha County, Nebraska. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.