Perkins County, Nebraska Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Perkins 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 Perkins County, Nebraska. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Perkins County, Nebraska. The estimated population of Perkins County, Nebraska is 2,865 people, with a median age of 42.1.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,865
 -0.83% -1.34%
2020
2,889
 -0.41% -
2019
2,901
 -0.21% -
2018
2,907
+0.1%
-
2017
2,904
 - -

Population of Perkins 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
93.3%
95.5%
 -2.30%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.5%
3.8%
 +18.42%
Asian
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
0.6%
 +183.33%
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 Perkins 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 42.1 -1.41% 41 -0.49% 44.6 -3.04%
2020 42.7 -0.47% 41.2 0% 46 +1.55%
2019 42.9 +0.47% 41.2 +1.98% 45.3 -0.44%
2018 42.7 -1.39% 40.4 -2.18% 45.5 -0.87%
2017 43.3 - 41.3 - 45.9 -

The median age of Perkins 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 9 226 +9.95% 174 -10.82% 247 154
10 to 19 171 +17.82% 145 +47.44% 201 219
20 to 29 143 -18.82% 144 -45.86% 117 85
30 to 39 173 -14.86% 159 0.030000000000001% 148 157
40 to 49 155 +24.3% 140 +13.26% 195 158
50 to 59 165 -9.23% 226 -40.13% 150 148
60 to 69 250 -17.44% 209 +1.11% 208 211
70+ 191 +12.43% 233 +8.04% 215 252

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Perkins County, Nebraska is $57,250.00.

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 Perkins County.

  • Under 25
    $53,654.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,229.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,385.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Perkins 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 Perkins County, Nebraska is currently $73,118.00.

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.

2.55% of households in Perkins 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 Perkins County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.41%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.39%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.65%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.84%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.60%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.55%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Perkins County is $30,216.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Perkins 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 Perkins 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
    4.55%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.21%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.91%

Employment

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

The total population of Perkins County over the age of 16 is 2,224.

Of those people, a total of 64.50% 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 Perkins County is 63.80%.

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 180 70.00% 6.30%
20 to 24 years 79 92.40% 1.40%
25 to 29 years 123 80.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 157 86.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 358 91.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 277 85.20% 0.80%
55 to 59 years 164 87.80% 0.70%
60 to 64 years 214 63.10% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 372 39.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 300 4.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Perkins 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 2,147 65.40% 1.10%
Black or African American 4 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 3 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 14 28.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 55 32.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 77 61.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,094 65.30% 1.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Perkins 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 Perkins County is 1,419, with median earnings of $37,250.00.

Women in Perkins County, Nebraska earning approximately 63.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,419 $37,250.00
Male 807 $42,471.00
Female 612 $27,059.00

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 255 $34,375.00
Business and Financial 29 $71,094.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $51,528.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $72,750.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 82 $31,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 77 $59,297.00
Healthcare Support 30 $35,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $47,115.00
Law Enforcement 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 110 $11,912.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $33,250.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $11,111.00
Sales 116 $25,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 151 $33,021.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 75 $42,841.00
Construction and Extraction 103 $47,813.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 82 $68,750.00
Production 54 $24,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 60 $52,500.00

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 214 $33,977.00 41 $48,958.00
Business and Financial 8 $107,500.00 21 $70,156.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $135,625.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $73,250.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 1 $0.00 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 7 $57,083.00 75 $26,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $0.00 68 $65,000.00
Healthcare Support 8 $21,250.00 22 $36,042.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 43 $21,213.00 67 $9,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 17 $32,750.00 6 $38,125.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 42 $11,538.00
Sales 50 $73,333.00 66 $15,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 13 $21,607.00 138 $33,542.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 75 $42,841.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 103 $47,813.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 82 $68,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 39 $46,250.00 15 $4,844.00
Transportation and Material Moving 49 $53,594.00 11 $9,063.00

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 1,137 households in Perkins County, with an average household size of 2.5 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 795 families in Perkins County with an average family size of 3.09 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 718 34 43 342
Average Household Size 3.09 3.74 3.19 1.05
Total Families 718 34 43 0
Average Household Size 3.09 3.38 2.95 0

Poverty

Of the 795 families in Perkins County, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Perkins 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 1,361 housing units in Perkins County, Nebraska.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,137 83.54%
Vacant 224 16.46%

13.37% of the total 1,361 housing units in Perkins County are rental units. This is approximately 182 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 917 are occupied by the owner - or 67.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Perkins County is $767.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Perkins 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
    46
  • $500 to $999
    83
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    14
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    39
  • $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 Perkins County is $119,800.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    127
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    230
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    180
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    98
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    193
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    67
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    19
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    460
  • 1940 to 1949
    160
  • 1950 to 1959
    168
  • 1960 to 1969
    99
  • 1970 to 1979
    261
  • 1980 to 1989
    45
  • 1990 to 1999
    83
  • 2000 to 2009
    76
  • 2010 to 2013
    9
  • 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 Perkins County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    51
  • 1 vehicle available
    235
  • 2 vehicles available
    422
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    429

Commuting to Work

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

14 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Perkins 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
    308
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    334
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    145
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    75
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    123
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    42
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    112
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    7
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    4
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    31
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    25
  • 90 or more minutes
    16

Summary

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

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Places in Perkins County, Nebraska

We have data for 7 places in Perkins County, Nebraska. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.