Arthur County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Arthur County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 540. It is the 91st most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Arthur County is 40.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.1 years. With 34.8% of the population under 18, Arthur County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.4% 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 Arthur County is $67,500. This is 10% lower than the state median of $74,985. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $188,800. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Arthur County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Arthur County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 12.3%.

Education

32.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Arthur County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Arthur County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.