Grant County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grant County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 695. It is the 86th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grant County is 37.8 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grant County is $69,063. This is 8% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $113,900. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Grant County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grant County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.7%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 92.7%.