Antelope County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Antelope County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Antelope County, Nebraska has a population of 6,305, the 46th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $66,105 and the median home value is $130,300. The poverty rate is 9.2%.

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

Antelope County Quick Facts

Population 6,305

Median Household Income $66,105

Median Home Value $130,300

Poverty Rate 9.2%

Unemployment Rate 1.7%

Median Age 42.4 years

Homeownership Rate 79.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.5%

High School Graduation 93.5%

Cities/Places 7

Population 6,305 46th of 93

Median Income $66,105 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.2%

Unemployment 1.7%

How Antelope 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	6,302	6,305	+0.0%
Median household income	$63,750	$66,105	+3.7%
Median home value	$116,900	$130,300	+11.5%

Median Household Income

Antelope

$66,105

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Antelope

$130,300

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.7%

$25K-$50K 22.5%

$50K-$100K 37.4%

$100K+ 26.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

6.8%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

14.5%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

9.8%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

4.4%

Employment

1.7% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

63.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.0%

Renter 21.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $692/mo 12.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.8%

18-34

17.2%

35-54

19.5%

55-74

27.3%

75+

11.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Antelope County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Neligh	1,515	$59,239	7.4%	$150,600
Elgin	642	$59,583	16.2%	$110,600
Orchard	410	$52,813	18.7%	$87,000
Oakdale	355	$71,250	23.4%	$46,700
Clearwater	312	$60,625	15.1%	$88,000
Brunswick	196	$88,750	3.6%	N/A
Royal	35	$53,125	8.6%	$60,000

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Population Overview

Antelope County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 6,305. It is the 46th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Antelope County is 42.4 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Antelope County is $66,105. This is 14% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $130,300. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Antelope County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Antelope County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Antelope County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nebraska 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 Antelope County, Nebraska?

Antelope County has a population of 6,305, making it the 46th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Antelope County?

The median household income in Antelope County is $66,105 with a poverty rate of 9.2%.

How many cities are in Antelope County, Nebraska?

Antelope County contains 7 Census-designated places.