Keya Paha County, Nebraska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Keya Paha 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 average
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C
Education Below averageBetter educated than 82% of counties in Nebraska
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Keya Paha County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 822 | 1,978,686 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.1 | 25.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.76% | 0.63% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 48.6 | 38.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 302 | 797,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Keya Paha County declined by 4.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 822 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Keya Paha County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 24.6% of residents. That is 6.2 points above Nebraska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 140 17.0% -5.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 102 12.4% -8.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 202 24.6% +6.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 194 23.6% +7.4 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 49.7% of the people living in Keya Paha County and men 50.3%.
- Women 49.7% Nebraska 49.9%
- Men 50.3% Nebraska 50.1%
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Economy
Keya Paha County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Keya Paha County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,000 | $76,615 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.07% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Keya Paha County is about 15% lower than in Nebraska.
Housing
| Metric | Keya Paha County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $118,054 | $175,282 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $874 | $1,071 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.8% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Keya Paha County is about 11.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $874 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Keya Paha County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 138 hours, about 5.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Keya Paha County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.5 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.0 | 34.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 138 | 142 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,266 | $4,390 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 16.4% | 11.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 5,179 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 86 | 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 Keya Paha County is about the same as 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
Keya Paha County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Keya Paha County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.5% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | 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 | Keya Paha County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.5% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.2% | 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 Keya Paha County, Nebraska.
How big is Keya Paha County, Nebraska by population?
About 822 people live in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, in 302 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 48.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 11 years.
Is Keya Paha County, Nebraska urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Keya Paha 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.
Is Keya Paha County, Nebraska an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 1.8 times the median household income ($118,054 against $65,000), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $874 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Keya Paha County, Nebraska?
Unemployment in Keya Paha 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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