Nemaha County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Nemaha County, Kansas Demographics
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Nemaha County, Kansas has a population of 10,160, the 38th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $77,348 and the median home value is $217,200. The poverty rate is 9.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Nemaha County Quick Facts

Population 10,160

Median Household Income $77,348

Median Home Value $217,200

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment Rate 1.5%

Median Age 40.1 years

Homeownership Rate 78.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.9%

High School Graduation 94.2%

Cities/Places 11

Population 10,160 38th of 105

Median Income $77,348 4% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment 1.5%

How Nemaha County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,213	10,160	-0.5%
Median household income	$77,375	$77,348	-0.0%
Median home value	$196,100	$217,200	+10.8%

Median Household Income

Nemaha

$77,348

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Nemaha

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.4%

$25K-$50K 21.9%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 35.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.8%

$10K-$15K

2.6%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

5.5%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

5.3%

$60K-$75K

9.7%

$75K-$100K

15.9%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

7.1%

$150K-$200K

10.2%

$200K+

6.7%

Employment

1.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

63.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.0%

Renter 22.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $774/mo 12.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.9%

18-34

17.8%

35-54

21.8%

55-74

23.8%

75+

9.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Nemaha County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sabetha	2,471	$70,464	10.6%	$170,800
Seneca	2,090	$76,750	8.0%	$235,100
Centralia	501	$67,188	5.5%	$86,400
Wetmore	342	$69,375	5.9%	$88,400
Corning	187	$93,750	8.0%	$135,000
Oneida	137	$65,000	24.8%	$45,000
Bern	136	$62,500	5.1%	$127,300
Goff	133	N/A	68.4%	$50,000
Baileyville	126	N/A	0.0%	$447,700
St. Benedict	36	N/A	30.6%	N/A
Kelly	1	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Nemaha County is located in Kansas with a total population of 10,160. It is the 38th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nemaha County is 40.1 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nemaha County is $77,348. This is 4% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $217,200. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Nemaha County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nemaha County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

29.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Nemaha County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Nemaha County, Kansas?

Nemaha County has a population of 10,160, making it the 38th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Nemaha County?

The median household income in Nemaha County is $77,348 with a poverty rate of 9.3%.

How many cities are in Nemaha County, Kansas?

Nemaha County contains 11 Census-designated places.