Grant County, NE

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    2024 Population
    626
    US Senator
    Deb Fischer
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Pete Ricketts
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.4
    6.88% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.2%
    12.5% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $70,147
    1.57% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    327
    10.2% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Grant 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.

    97.4% of the residents in Grant County, NE are U.S. citizens.

    Most people in Grant County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Grant County, NE was N/A per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Grant County, NE is home to a population of 626 people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.51% of Grant County, NE residents were born outside of the country (22 people).

    In 2024, there were 60.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (601 people) in Grant County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 6 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.4% of Grant County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Grant County, NE was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grant County, NE
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      601 ± 85
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      10 ± 10
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      6 ± 7
    0.16%
    Hispanic Population
    1 people

    In 2024, there were 60.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (601 people) in Grant County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 6 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    0.16% of the people in Grant County, NE are hispanic (1 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Grant 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

    3.51%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    22 people
    3.45%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    24 people

    As of 2024, 3.51% of Grant County, NE residents (22 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 Grant County, NE was 3.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      11 ± 14
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      6 ± 15
    3. Vietnam
      3 ± 15

    Grant County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Grant County, NE.

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    Health

    89.5% of the population of Grant County, NE has health coverage, with 24.9% on employee plans, 9.42% on Medicaid, 19.6% on Medicare, 35.3% on non-group plans, and 0.16% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.5% were men and 43.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    0 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in false

    Primary care physicians in false see an average of 0 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

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

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 16.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.5% were men and 43.5% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    10.5%
    Uninsured
    24.9%
    Employer Coverage
    9.42%
    Medicaid
    19.6%
    Medicare
    35.3%
    Non-Group
    0.16%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grant County, NE grew by 22.1% from 8.63% to 10.5%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.18% in Grant County, NE.

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    Economy

    The economy of Grant County, NE employs 327 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Grant County, NE were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (84 people), Educational Services (35 people), and Construction (33 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($108,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($79,000), and Transportation & Warehousing ($78,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    327
    2024 Value
    ± 67
    −10.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 31.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grant County, NE declined at a rate of −10.2%, from 364 employees to 327 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grant County, NE, are Management Occupations (72 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (30 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (29 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grant County, NE.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    327
    2024 Value
    ± 67
    −10.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 31.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grant County, NE declined at a rate of −10.2%, from 364 employees to 327 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grant County, NE, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (84 people), Educational Services (35 people), and Construction (33 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grant County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Grant 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

    $51,563
    Median earning men ± $12,029
    $27,000
    Median earning women ± $8,368

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($203,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($79,125), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($64,167).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($68,125), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,313).

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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%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 4
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 4
      Retail Trade
    3. 3
      Construction

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $574
      Retail Trade
    2. $360
      Construction
    3. $91
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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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

    Voting results are not available for Grant County, NE. Showing the available data for Nebraska.
    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.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Grant County, NE have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grant County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

    In 2025, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Grant County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 9.73%.

    Housing

    Rent vs Own

    70.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    51.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.8% of the housing units in Grant County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.5%.

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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.
    $70,147
    Median Household Income
    ± $20,883
    284
    Number of Households
    ± 52

    In 2024, the median household income of the 284 households in Grant County, NE grew to $70,147 from the previous year's value of $69,063.

    The following chart displays the households in Grant 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 N/A range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Grant 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.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (14.9%)
    3. Walked (6.81%)

    In 2024, 74.3% of workers in Grant County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.9%) and those who walked to work (6.81%).

    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

    26.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Grant County, NE have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.91% of the workforce in Grant County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Grant County, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Grant County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 9.73%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grant County, NE (75 out of 617 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grant County, NE is White, followed by Native American and Black.

    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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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 14.6% of the children was living in poverty in Grant County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.3%.

    The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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