Brown County, NE Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Brown County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,870 | 1,957,609 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.3 | 25.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.36% | 0.63% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.9 | 38.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,208 | 786,867 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Brown County declined by 13.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 2,739 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Brown County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Brown County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,182 | $74,987 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.63% | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Brown County is about 30% lower than in Nebraska.
Housing
| Metric | Brown County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $125,000 | $167,658 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $932 | $1,035 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.8% | 66.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Brown County is about 11.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $932 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Brown 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 | Brown County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 8.1 | 16.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 16.3 | 33.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 68 | 141 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,101 | $4,376 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 988 | 5,179 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 98 | 691 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nebraska:
Garfield County (6.8 min), Garden County (7.1 min), Box Butte County (7.8 min).
Slowest:
Cass County (28.7 min), Saunders County (26.4 min), Howard County (25.9 min).
The average commute time in Brown 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
Brown County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Brown County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | 2.43 | 2.54 |
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
Brown County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Brown County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.9% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.1% | 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 Brown County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Brown County, Nebraska?
The population of Brown County, Nebraska is 2,870, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Brown County, Nebraska?
The population density of Brown County, Nebraska is 2.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Brown County, Nebraska?
The median household income in Brown County, Nebraska is $52,182, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Brown County, Nebraska?
The median home price in Brown County, Nebraska is $125,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Brown County, Nebraska?
The unemployment rate in Brown County, Nebraska is 1.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.