Blaine County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Blaine County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 385. It is the 93rd most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blaine County is 56.8 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 37.1 years. 17.4% 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 Blaine County is $61,250. This is 18% lower than the state median of $74,985. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $102,100. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Blaine County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Blaine County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 100.0% of all residents.

Education

25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 96.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Blaine 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.