Hall County, Nebraska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hall 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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B
Health Around averageLess healthy than 71% of counties in Nebraska
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 78% of counties in Nebraska
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Hall County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,536 | 1,978,686 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 113.3 | 25.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.29% | 0.63% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 24,587 | 797,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hall County grew by 12.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 62,536 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hall County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.3% of residents. That is 1.4 points below Nebraska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 13,332 21.3% -1.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 12,812 20.5% -0.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 11,893 19.0% +0.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,566 15.3% -1.0 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 49.0% of the people living in Hall County and men 51.0%.
- Women 49.0% Nebraska 49.9%
- Men 51.0% Nebraska 50.1%
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Economy
Hall County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Hall County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,324 | $76,615 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.61% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hall County is about 11% lower than in Nebraska.
Housing
| Metric | Hall County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $243,292 | $175,282 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $942 | $1,071 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.0% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hall County is about 21.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $942 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hall County spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 114 hours, about 4.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hall County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.7 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.4 | 34.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 114 | 142 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,537 | $4,390 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 11.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,343 | 5,179 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 792 | 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 Hall County is 14 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
Hall County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Hall County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 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
Hall County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Hall County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.5% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.8% | 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).
Hall County, NE Compared With Nearby Counties
How Hall County, NE compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall County, NE | 62,536 | $68,324 #2/2 | $243,292 #1/2 | 13.7 min #2/2 |
| Adams County, NE | 31,052 | $68,670 | $117,856 | 12.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hall County, Nebraska.
How many people live in Hall County, Nebraska?
About 62,536 people live in Hall County, Nebraska, in 24,587 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 36.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Hall County, Nebraska urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Hall County, Nebraska has 113 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Is Hall County, Nebraska an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.6 times the median household income ($243,292 against $68,324), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $942 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Hall County, Nebraska?
Unemployment in Hall County, Nebraska is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Hall County, Nebraska?
19.6% of adults in Hall County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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