Grant County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Grant County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Grant County, Nebraska has a population of 695, the 86th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $69,063 and the median home value is $113,900. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

Grant County Quick Facts

Population 695

Median Household Income $69,063

Median Home Value $113,900

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.1%

Median Age 37.8 years

Homeownership Rate 68.5%

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.4%

High School Graduation 92.7%

Cities/Places 1

Population 695 86th of 93

Median Income $69,063 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment 2.1%

Median Household Income

Grant

$69,063

$74,985

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Grant

$113,900

$223,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.0%

$25K-$50K 20.0%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 30.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.4%

$10K-$15K

9.8%

$15K-$20K

4.4%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

11.5%

$30K-$35K

1.4%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

1.0%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

11.5%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

6.1%

$200K+

7.5%

Employment

2.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

67.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.5%

Renter 31.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

20.4%

35-54

20.6%

55-74

28.9%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very 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 Grant County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hyannis	153	$37,500	11.8%	$78,300

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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. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Grant 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 Grant County, Nebraska?

Grant County has a population of 695, making it the 86th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Grant County?

The median household income in Grant County is $69,063 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.

How many cities are in Grant County, Nebraska?

Grant County contains 1 Census-designated place.