Arthur County, Nebraska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Arthur County, NE Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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N/A
Health Not enough data
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 93% of counties in Nebraska
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C
Education Below averageBetter educated than 89% of counties in Nebraska
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Arthur County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 484 | 1,978,686 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.7 | 25.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.48% | 0.63% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 47.2 | 38.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 185 | 797,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Arthur County grew by 33.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 484 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Arthur County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.2% of residents. That is 2.8 points above Nebraska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 79 16.2% -6.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 82 16.9% -4.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 103 21.2% +2.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 87 17.9% +1.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Nebraska, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.7% of the people living in Arthur County and men 51.3%.
- Women 48.7% Nebraska 49.9%
- Men 51.3% Nebraska 50.1%
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Economy
Arthur County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Arthur County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,833 | $76,615 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.43% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Arthur County is about 1% lower than in Nebraska.
Housing
| Metric | Arthur County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | — | $175,282 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $750 | $1,071 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.5% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Arthur County spend about 16 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 68 hours, about 2.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Arthur County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 8.2 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 16.4 | 34.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 68 | 142 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,116 | $4,390 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 11.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 5,179 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 30 | 691 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nebraska:
Hooker County (7.4 min), Cherry County (8.0 min), Box Butte County (8.0 min).
Slowest:
Cass County (28.0 min), Banner County (27.2 min), Saunders County (26.9 min).
The average commute time in Arthur County is 8 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Nebraska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Arthur County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Arthur County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nebraska:
Sarpy County (0.3), Lancaster County (0.3), Douglas County (0.3).
Lowest:
Dakota County (0.2), Colfax County (0.2), Dawson County (0.2).
Health
| Metric | Arthur County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.1% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.5% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nebraska:
Wayne County (0.8), Sarpy County (0.8), Lancaster County (0.8).
Lowest:
Thurston County (0.8), Pawnee County (0.8), Dundy County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arthur County, Nebraska.
How big is Arthur County, Nebraska by population?
About 484 people live in Arthur County, Nebraska, in 185 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 47.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 10 years.
Is Arthur County, Nebraska mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Arthur County, Nebraska has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 1% of the U.S. average of 86.
How strong is the job market in Arthur County, Nebraska?
Unemployment in Arthur County, Nebraska is only 1.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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