Banner County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Banner County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 657. It is the 87th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Banner County is 56.6 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Banner County is $71,250. This is 5% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $166,300. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Banner County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Banner County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

32.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 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 90.5%.