Cass County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Cass County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Cass County, Nebraska has a population of 27,161, the 12th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $91,836 and the median home value is $254,900. The poverty rate is 5.2%.

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

Cass County Quick Facts

Population 27,161

Median Household Income $91,836

Median Home Value $254,900

Poverty Rate 5.2%

Unemployment Rate 1.7%

Median Age 41.5 years

Homeownership Rate 85.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.2%

High School Graduation 96.0%

Cities/Places 15

Population 27,161 12th of 93

Median Income $91,836 20% higher than state

Poverty Rate 5.2%

Unemployment 1.7%

How Cass 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	26,963	27,161	+0.7%
Median household income	$88,255	$91,836	+4.1%
Median home value	$247,200	$254,900	+3.1%

Median Household Income

Cass

$91,836

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cass

$254,900

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.4%

$25K-$50K 17.0%

$50K-$100K 30.7%

$100K+ 44.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.7%

$10K-$15K

1.4%

$15K-$20K

0.9%

$20K-$25K

2.4%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

8.7%

$75K-$100K

14.8%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

8.7%

$150K-$200K

13.4%

$200K+

12.0%

Employment

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

68.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.4%

Renter 14.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $996/mo 13.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.9%

18-34

18.1%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

26.5%

75+

7.0%

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 Cass County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Plattsmouth	6,731	$73,929	5.1%	$183,600
Louisville	1,449	$94,208	7.8%	$205,600
Weeping Water	1,407	$83,750	6.0%	$185,800
Eagle	1,259	$76,875	2.4%	$172,800
Elmwood	774	$76,944	11.2%	$194,800
Greenwood	601	$90,774	24.2%	$177,000
Murray	431	$80,250	6.0%	$182,100
Cedar Creek	427	$118,456	2.6%	$391,100
Murdock	228	$59,167	4.8%	$178,100
Union	215	$64,000	22.8%	$115,600
Manley	204	$63,750	15.7%	$162,500
Avoca	190	$66,563	11.4%	$137,500
Alvo	123	$113,750	6.5%	$187,500
Nehawka	109	$58,958	2.8%	$119,300
South Bend	100	$64,167	19.0%	$116,700

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Population Overview

Cass County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 27,161. It is the 12th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cass County is 41.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cass County is $91,836. This is 20% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.2%. This is 51% 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 $254,900. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Cass County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cass County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.1%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 96.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cass 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 Cass County, Nebraska?

Cass County has a population of 27,161, making it the 12th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Cass County?

The median household income in Cass County is $91,836 with a poverty rate of 5.2%.

How many cities are in Cass County, Nebraska?

Cass County contains 15 Census-designated places.