Nemaha County, KS Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Nemaha County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,151 | 2,919,756 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 14.1 | 35.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.05% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.9 | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 4,047 | 1,159,797 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Nemaha County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Nemaha County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,704 | $72,682 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.62% | 4.34% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Nemaha County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $94,999 | $104,507 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $726 | $1,029 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.8% | 66.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Nemaha County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 12.0 | 17.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 10.7% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Nemaha County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Nemaha County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Nemaha County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Nemaha County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.5% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.7% | 18.7% | 19.0% |