Precinct O, Seward County, Nebraska Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Precinct O, 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 Precinct O, Nebraska. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Precinct O, Nebraska. The estimated population of Precinct O, Nebraska is 2,957 people, with a median age of 32.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,957
+3.21%
+4.93%
2020
2,865
+1.24%
-
2019
2,830
-1.39% -
2018
2,870
+1.85%
-
2017
2,818
- -

Population of Precinct O, 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
93.2%
93.4%
-0.21%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.1%
+800.00%
Native
0%
0.6%
-100.00%
Hispanic
2.9%
4.1%
-29.27%
Asian
0%
0.8%
-100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
0.9%
+177.78%
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 Precinct O, 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 32 -5.04% 26.5 -9.56% 35.9 -4.52%
2020 33.7 +8.01% 29.3 +2.45% 37.6 +6.52%
2019 31.2 -4.88% 28.6 +1.06% 35.3 -7.59%
2018 32.8 -4.65% 28.3 -5.35% 38.2 0%
2017 34.4 - 29.9 - 38.2 -

The median age of Precinct O, 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 9 196 -4.13% 226 2.3% 186 222
10 to 19 249 +29.89% 218 +6.67% 324 229
20 to 29 263 +23.74% 191 -39.96% 317 124
30 to 39 123 +40.23% 139 +56.64% 179 235
40 to 49 164 -12.55% 113 +5.14% 142 116
50 to 59 136 -10.13% 127 -7.52% 122 115
60 to 69 121 -11.72% 218 -5.42% 100 200
70+ 160 +9.22% 174 0.01% 172 174

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Precinct O, Nebraska is $70,806.00.

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 Precinct O.

  • Under 25
    $60,179.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,938.00
  • 45 to 64
    $91,458.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,971.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Precinct O, 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 Precinct O, Nebraska is currently $85,396.00.

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.

4.28% of households in Precinct O 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 Precinct O against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.68%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.83%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.39%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Precinct O is $31,446.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Precinct O 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
    6.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.23%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.75%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.39%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.81%

Employment

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

The total population of Precinct O over the age of 16 is 2,259.

Of those people, a total of 71.20% 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 Precinct O is 69.30%.

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 263 53.60% 8.50%
20 to 24 years 306 81.00% 5.10%
25 to 29 years 135 91.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 161 97.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 413 87.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 229 91.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 106 98.10% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 187 75.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 268 36.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 191 11.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Precinct O. 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 2,169 70.70% 1.70%
Black or African American 10 80.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13 100.00% 0.00%
Other 7 57.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 60 83.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 65 66.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,131 71.00% 1.70%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Precinct O is 1,565, with median earnings of $38,651.00.

Women in Precinct O, Nebraska earning approximately 59.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,565 $38,651.00
Male 889 $43,918.00
Female 676 $26,207.00

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 120 $71,250.00
Business and Financial 107 $43,668.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $38,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $52,917.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $90,139.00
Community and Social Service 34 $26,522.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 109 $21,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 85 $41,146.00
Healthcare Support 21 $20,313.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 60 $8,636.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $8,611.00
Personal Care and Service 37 $11,964.00
Sales 99 $38,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 225 $40,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $30,179.00
Construction and Extraction 73 $61,607.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $48,125.00
Production 115 $61,607.00
Transportation and Material Moving 108 $42,188.00

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 88 $71,458.00 32 $67,143.00
Business and Financial 36 $44,457.00 71 $42,880.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $0.00 20 $4,286.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $88,750.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $90,139.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 28 $26,196.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 36 $63,750.00 73 $20,950.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $0.00 74 $41,667.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 21 $20,313.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $12,292.00 39 $4,911.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 34 $7,000.00 24 $9,375.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $10,250.00 22 $15,682.00
Sales 60 $43,929.00 39 $11,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 33 $60,417.00 192 $40,150.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 56 $30,714.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 73 $61,607.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 117 $48,594.00 3 $0.00
Production 109 $61,607.00 6 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 103 $42,344.00 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 1,076 households in Precinct O, with an average household size of 2.51 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 752 families in Precinct O with an average family size of 2.97 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 625 15 112 324
Average Household Size 2.99 2.53 3.12 1.35
Total Families 625 15 112 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.53 2.96 0

Poverty

Of the 752 families in Precinct O, 3.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Precinct O:

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 1,148 housing units in Precinct O, Nebraska.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,076 93.73%
Vacant 72 6.27%

33.01% of the total 1,148 housing units in Precinct O are rental units. This is approximately 379 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 664 are occupied by the owner - or 57.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Precinct O is $787.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Precinct O 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
    33
  • Less than $500
    76
  • $500 to $999
    186
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    106
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    11
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Precinct O is $180,600.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    21
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    39
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    125
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    265
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    92
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    108
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    263
  • 1940 to 1949
    49
  • 1950 to 1959
    138
  • 1960 to 1969
    163
  • 1970 to 1979
    236
  • 1980 to 1989
    109
  • 1990 to 1999
    142
  • 2000 to 2009
    28
  • 2010 to 2013
    15
  • 2014 or later
    5

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 Precinct O that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    38
  • 1 vehicle available
    258
  • 2 vehicles available
    360
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    420

Commuting to Work

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

20.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Precinct O.

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
    191
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    261
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    55
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    132
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    228
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    151
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    219
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    118
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    38
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    103
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    4
  • 90 or more minutes
    11

Summary

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

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