Deuel County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Deuel County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Deuel County, Nebraska has a population of 1,865, the 75th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $61,438 and the median home value is $97,200. The poverty rate is 9.1%.

Deuel County Quick Facts

Population 1,865

Median Household Income $61,438

Median Home Value $97,200

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 50.7 years

Homeownership Rate 82.7%

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.5%

High School Graduation 91.3%

Cities/Places 2

Population 1,865 75th of 93

Median Income $61,438 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment 3.3%

Median Household Income

Deuel

$61,438

$74,985

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Deuel

$97,200

$223,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 20.1%

$50K-$100K 40.1%

$100K+ 23.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

5.2%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

1.1%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

6.1%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

11.8%

$60K-$75K

11.5%

$75K-$100K

16.9%

$100K-$125K

9.0%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

2.3%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

56.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.7%

Renter 17.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.6%

18-34

14.3%

35-54

22.1%

55-74

33.3%

75+

10.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Deuel County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chappell	843	$54,758	8.9%	$88,000
Big Springs	479	$63,750	12.5%	$94,900

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Population Overview

Deuel County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 1,865. It is the 75th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Deuel County is 50.7 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 37.1 years. 10.7% 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 Deuel County is $61,438. 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 9.1%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $97,200. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Deuel County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Deuel County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.1%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Deuel 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Deuel County, Nebraska?

Deuel County has a population of 1,865, making it the 75th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Deuel County?

The median household income in Deuel County is $61,438 with a poverty rate of 9.1%.

How many cities are in Deuel County, Nebraska?

Deuel County contains 2 Census-designated places.