Hooker County, NE Demographics & Local Data
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Population
| Metric | Hooker County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 620 | 1,957,609 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.9 | 25.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.12% | 0.63% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.9 | 38.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 314 | 786,867 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Hooker County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Hooker County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,372 | $74,987 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.35% | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Hooker County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $517,857 | $167,658 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $580 | $1,035 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.9% | 66.5% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Hooker County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 16.4 | 16.9 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 16.1% | 10.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Hooker County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Hooker County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.79 | 2.43 | 2.54 |
Health
| Metric | Hooker County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.2% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.7% | 16.6% | 19.0% |