Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Merrick County Nebraska Avg US Average
Median Household Income $64,202 $74,987 $78,145
Median Personal Income $64,202 $74,987 $78,145
Average income growth 3.6% 3.6% 3.6%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Merrick County
United States
Year Merrick County United States

Economic Inequality in Merrick County | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Merrick County Nebraska Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.488 0.520 0.570
Male Median Income $57,067 $64,195 $67,746
Female Median Income $46,306 $51,020 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 18.9% 20.5% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Merrick County Nebraska Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 1.0% 3.0% 5.2%
Working from Home 4.7% 10.0% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 17 16 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Merrick County
United States
Year Merrick County United States