Otoe County, Nebraska Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Otoe 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 Otoe County, Nebraska. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Otoe County, Nebraska. The estimated population of Otoe County, Nebraska is 15,916 people, with a median age of 42.3.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,916
 -0.31% +0.26%
2020
15,965
+0.1%
-
2019
15,949
+0.33%
-
2018
15,896
+0.13%
-
2017
15,875
 - -

Population of Otoe 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
87.2%
89.5%
 -2.57%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%
Native
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
8.2%
7.6%
 +7.89%
Asian
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
1.8%
 +94.44%
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 Otoe 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 42.3 +0.71% 38.7 -1.02% 45.1 +1.35%
2020 42 +1.45% 39.1 +1.03% 44.5 +0.45%
2019 41.4 -0.24% 38.7 -2.27% 44.3 +0.91%
2018 41.5 -0.48% 39.6 +1.02% 43.9 -0.45%
2017 41.7 - 39.2 - 44.1 -

The median age of Otoe 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 1,022 -8.69% 1,022 -15.27% 934 838
10 to 19 1,120 +20.6% 958 0.72% 1,358 940
20 to 29 879 +12.78% 857 -11.76% 995 753
30 to 39 937 -0.19% 805 +7.26% 930 864
40 to 49 878 +4.82% 1,010 -2.5% 916 980
50 to 59 1,131 -11.88% 1,172 -18.23% 997 972
60 to 69 947 +17.19% 1,017 +24.6% 1,120 1,285
70+ 869 +3.63% 1,251 -9.16% 898 1,136

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Otoe County, Nebraska is $70,072.00.

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 Otoe County.

  • Under 25
    $35,833.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,167.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,870.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,364.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Otoe 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 Otoe County, Nebraska is currently $82,708.00.

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.

4.15% of households in Otoe 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 Otoe County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.41%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.33%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.97%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.15%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Otoe County is $33,596.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Otoe 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 Otoe 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
    9.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.08%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.09%

Employment

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

The total population of Otoe County over the age of 16 is 12,442.

Of those people, a total of 67.70% 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 Otoe County is 65.40%.

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 596 50.30% 13.30%
20 to 24 years 973 88.40% 16.20%
25 to 29 years 775 84.80% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 920 89.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,792 91.70% 1.00%
45 to 54 years 1,983 85.00% 0.20%
55 to 59 years 964 81.70% 3.30%
60 to 64 years 1,327 70.20% 3.00%
65 to 74 years 1,719 33.40% 1.60%
75 years and over 1,393 10.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Otoe 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 11,397 66.30% 3.50%
Black or African American 95 81.10% 10.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 59 3.40% 0.00%
Asian 41 87.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 428 91.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 422 82.90% 0.60%
Hispanic or Latino 837 77.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,187 66.20% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Otoe 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 Otoe County is 8,131, with median earnings of $39,803.00.

Women in Otoe County, Nebraska earning approximately 67.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,131 $39,803.00
Male 4,357 $48,723.00
Female 3,774 $32,727.00

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 906 $57,813.00
Business and Financial 242 $75,357.00
Computer and Mathematical 201 $78,854.00
Architecture and Engineering 151 $110,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $49,732.00
Community and Social Service 152 $39,702.00
Legal 97 $32,425.00
Educational and Library 601 $51,384.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 195 $14,497.00
Healthcare Practitioners 551 $56,005.00
Healthcare Support 227 $25,078.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $55,809.00
Law Enforcement 133 $55,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 514 $14,755.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 276 $15,667.00
Personal Care and Service 242 $20,900.00
Sales 605 $36,927.00
Office and Administrative Support 934 $32,216.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 94 $41,071.00
Construction and Extraction 449 $61,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 313 $42,841.00
Production 771 $38,380.00
Transportation and Material Moving 193 $52,196.00

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 608 $58,621.00 298 $55,769.00
Business and Financial 103 $105,125.00 139 $66,397.00
Computer and Mathematical 163 $78,750.00 38 $78,929.00
Architecture and Engineering 149 $110,625.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 38 $0.00
Community and Social Service 32 $63,750.00 120 $39,226.00
Legal 7 $0.00 90 $32,250.00
Educational and Library 177 $58,958.00 424 $36,406.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 159 $14,389.00 36 $27,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 59 $81,750.00 492 $55,139.00
Healthcare Support 31 $0.00 196 $27,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $55,673.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 116 $57,250.00 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 285 $16,602.00 229 $12,344.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 183 $15,423.00 93 $16,827.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $52,143.00 198 $18,214.00
Sales 307 $65,859.00 298 $28,700.00
Office and Administrative Support 230 $43,160.00 704 $31,667.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 81 $40,679.00 13 $51,146.00
Construction and Extraction 448 $61,364.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 309 $43,295.00 4 $0.00
Production 482 $43,258.00 289 $34,306.00
Transportation and Material Moving 192 $52,230.00 1 $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 6,312 households in Otoe County, with an average household size of 2.49 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 4,269 families in Otoe County with an average family size of 2.98 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 3,464 209 596 2,043
Average Household Size 3.01 3 3.62 1.24
Total Families 3,464 209 596 0
Average Household Size 2.99 2.82 2.96 0

Poverty

Of the 4,269 families in Otoe County, 8.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Otoe 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 6,967 housing units in Otoe County, Nebraska.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,312 90.60%
Vacant 655 9.40%

20.94% of the total 6,967 housing units in Otoe County are rental units. This is approximately 1,459 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,740 are occupied by the owner - or 68.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Otoe County is $816.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Otoe 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
    113
  • Less than $500
    210
  • $500 to $999
    889
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    319
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    6
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    33

Property Value

The median value of a property in Otoe County is $151,300.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    483
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    778
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,087
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    735
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    959
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    627
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    68
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,457
  • 1940 to 1949
    403
  • 1950 to 1959
    448
  • 1960 to 1969
    658
  • 1970 to 1979
    770
  • 1980 to 1989
    369
  • 1990 to 1999
    663
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,005
  • 2010 to 2013
    192
  • 2014 or later
    2

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 Otoe County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    257
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,400
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,523
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,132

Commuting to Work

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

24.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Otoe 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
    798
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,568
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    783
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    440
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    571
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    265
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    792
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    333
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    507
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,104
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    314
  • 90 or more minutes
    93

Summary

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

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Places in Otoe County, Nebraska

We have data for 25 places in Otoe County, Nebraska. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.