Nemaha County, NE

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    2024 Population
    7,046
    US Senator
    Deb Fischer
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Pete Ricketts
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.3
    0.769% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.3%
    2.13% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $60,924
    1.32% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $131,700
    5.28% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,459
    5.84% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Nemaha County, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.8% of the residents in Nemaha County, NE are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Nemaha County, NE was $131,700, and the homeownership rate was 65.9%.

    Most people in Nemaha County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Nemaha County, NE was N/A per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Nemaha County, NE is home to a population of 7.05k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.823% of Nemaha County, NE residents were born outside of the country (58 people).

    In 2024, there were 25.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.29k people) in Nemaha County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 249 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 133 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.8% of Nemaha County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Nemaha County, NE was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Nemaha County, NE
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      6.29k ± 184
    2. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      249 ± 184
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      133 ± 59
    3.25%
    Hispanic Population
    229 people

    In 2024, there were 25.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.29k people) in Nemaha County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 249 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 133 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.25% of the people in Nemaha County, NE are hispanic (229 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Nemaha County, NE as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      47,802 ± 5,303 people
    2. Guatemala
      13,722 ± 2,866 people
    3. El Salvador
      6,860 ± 2,030 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 47,802 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,722 and El Salvador with 6,860.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.823%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    58 people
    0.952%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    67 people

    As of 2024, 0.823% of Nemaha County, NE residents (58 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Nemaha County, NE was 0.952%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      155 ± 60
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      104 ± 55
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      73 ± 55

    Nemaha County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.8% of the population of Nemaha County, NE has health coverage, with 49% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 1.13% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Nemaha County, NE see 1,177 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,177 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2345 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2359 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,177 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nemaha County, NE

    Primary care physicians in Nemaha County, NE see an average of 1,177 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,177 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

    4. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004

    5. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    10.2%
    Uninsured
    49%
    Employer Coverage
    10.1%
    Medicaid
    15%
    Medicare
    14.6%
    Non-Group
    1.13%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nemaha County, NE declined by 0.9% from 10.3% to 10.2%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Nemaha County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.03 in Nemaha County, NE.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.9% in Nemaha County, NE.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.73% in Nemaha County, NE.

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    Economy

    The economy of Nemaha County, NE employs 3.46k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Nemaha County, NE were Manufacturing (459 people), Educational Services (390 people), and Utilities (362 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($120,125), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($107,721), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($60,268).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.46k
    2024 Value
    ± 323
    5.84%
    1 Year growth
    ± 12.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Nemaha County, NE grew at a rate of 5.84%, from 3.27k employees to 3.46k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nemaha County, NE, are Management Occupations (417 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (381 people), and Production Occupations (311 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nemaha County, NE.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.46k
    2024 Value
    ± 323
    5.84%
    1 Year growth
    ± 12.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Nemaha County, NE grew at a rate of 5.84%, from 3.27k employees to 3.46k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nemaha County, NE, are Manufacturing (459 people), Educational Services (390 people), and Utilities (362 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Nemaha County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Nemaha County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,692
    Median earning men ± $10,590
    $35,604
    Median earning women ± $3,899

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($111,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,729), and Manufacturing ($65,412).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,708), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,500), and Construction ($48,750).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.25%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.87%.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 17
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 13
      Finance and Insurance
    3. 12
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $15k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $10.2k
      Manufacturing
    3. $5.53k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.849%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Nebraska

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    Deb Fischer
    Senator from Nebraska1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Pete Ricketts
    Senator from Nebraska2
    Assumed office on January 12, 2023
    Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Nemaha County, NE awarded 341 degrees. The student population of Nemaha County, NE in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 652 male students and 840 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Nemaha County, NE are White (292 and 86.9%), Hispanic or Latino (20 and 5.95%), Black or African American (12 and 3.57%), and Two or More Races (6 and 1.79%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $5,880 for in-state students and $5,880 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,492 students enrolled in Nemaha County, NE, 43.7% men and 56.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,075 records, of which 65.4% were women and 34.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      72 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      39 degrees awarded
    3. Elementary Education & Teaching
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Nemaha County, NE was General Business Administration & Management with 72 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Nemaha County, NE according to their major.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 102 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Nemaha County, NE, which is 0.427 times less than the 239 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 292 degrees mean that there were 14.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 20 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Nemaha County, NE was $131,700 in 2024, which is 0.396 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $125,100 to $131,700, a 5.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Nemaha County, NE is 65.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Nemaha County, NE have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Nemaha County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

    In 2025, 8.59% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Nemaha County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.287%.

    Housing

    Property

    $131,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$16,711
    $1,875
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$216

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Nemaha County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    65.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65.9% of the housing units in Nemaha County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Nemaha County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $60,924
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,585
    N/A
    Number of Households
    ± N/A

    In 2024, the median household income of the N/A households in Nemaha County, NE grew to $60,924 from the previous year's value of $60,132.

    The following chart displays the households in Nemaha County, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Nemaha County, NE is from Nebraska.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Nebraska
    0.447
    2023 Wage GINI in Nebraska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.182% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (7.54%)
    3. Carpooled (7.28%)

    In 2024, 82.4% of workers in Nemaha County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.54%) and those who carpooled to work (7.28%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    20.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Nemaha County, NE have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.14% of the workforce in Nemaha County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 8.59% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Nemaha County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.287%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nemaha County, NE (873 out of 6.57k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Nemaha County, NE is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 99 in Nemaha County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 29.6% per 100,000 population.

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