Garden County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Garden County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 1,620. It is the 79th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garden County is 54.1 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 37.1 years. 15.6% 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 Garden County is $44,777. This is 40% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $95,500. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Garden County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Garden County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 95.2%.