Cuming County, Nebraska Demographics 2026
Cuming County, Nebraska has a population of 8,975, the 31st most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $71,104 and the median home value is $178,800. The poverty rate is 6.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cuming County Quick Facts
How Cuming 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 | 8,976 | 8,975 | -0.0% |
| Median household income | $70,708 | $71,104 | +0.6% |
| Median home value | $174,900 | $178,800 | +2.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Cuming County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Point | 3,471 | $65,793 | 7.4% | $202,200 |
| Wisner | 1,461 | $61,739 | 10.3% | $139,500 |
| Beemer | 775 | $61,667 | 8.9% | $129,300 |
| Bancroft | 593 | $50,833 | 5.1% | $122,500 |
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Population Overview
Cuming County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 8,975. It is the 31st most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cuming County is 40.9 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 10.3% 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 Cuming County is $71,104. This is 7% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $178,800. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Cuming County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Cuming County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.4%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.
Education
24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 91.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Cuming 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 Cuming County, Nebraska?
Cuming County has a population of 8,975, making it the 31st most populous county in Nebraska.
What is the median income in Cuming County?
The median household income in Cuming County is $71,104 with a poverty rate of 6.7%.
How many cities are in Cuming County, Nebraska?
Cuming County contains 4 Census-designated places.