Hall County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hall County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 62,431. It is the 4th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hall County is 36.0 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hall County is $67,549. This is 10% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $207,900. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $223,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hall County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (31.3% vs 12.3%). The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 84.7%.