Nemaha County, Nebraska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Nemaha 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 average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below averageBetter educated than 78% of counties in Nebraska
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Nemaha County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,046 | 1,978,686 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 17.2 | 25.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.10% | 0.63% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.5 | 38.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,847 | 797,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Nemaha County grew by 1.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 7,046 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Nemaha County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.1% of residents. That is 1.3 points above Nebraska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,695 24.1% +1.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,232 17.5% -3.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,290 18.3% on par
- Boomers 61–79 1,384 19.6% +3.4 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 Nemaha County and men 50.3%.
- Women 49.7% Nebraska 49.9%
- Men 50.3% Nebraska 50.1%
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Economy
Nemaha County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Nemaha County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,459 | $76,615 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.89% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Nemaha County is about 20% lower than in Nebraska.
Housing
| Metric | Nemaha County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $72,500 | $175,282 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $772 | $1,071 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.9% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Nemaha County is about 7.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $772 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Nemaha County spend about 30 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 125 hours, about 5.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Nemaha County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.0 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.0 | 34.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 125 | 142 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,880 | $4,390 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 11.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,863 | 5,179 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 259 | 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 Nemaha County is 15 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
Nemaha County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Nemaha County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | 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
Nemaha County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Nemaha County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.4% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.3% | 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 Nemaha County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Nemaha County, Nebraska?
About 7,046 people live in Nemaha County, Nebraska, in 2,847 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 37.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Nemaha County, Nebraska?
Averaged over its land area, Nemaha County, Nebraska has 17 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 20% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Nemaha County, Nebraska?
The median home costs 1.2 times the median household income ($72,500 against $61,459), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $772 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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