Hall County, Nebraska Demographics 2026
Hall County, Nebraska has a population of 62,536, the 4th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $69,251 and the median home value is $224,600. The poverty rate is 14.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Hall County Quick Facts
How Hall County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,431 | 62,536 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $67,549 | $69,251 | +2.5% |
| Median home value | $207,900 | $224,600 | +8.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Hall County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island | 52,884 | $63,795 | 15.2% | $218,600 |
| Wood River | 1,494 | $75,417 | 15.6% | $151,200 |
| Shelton | 1,389 | $81,278 | 6.8% | $142,100 |
| Cairo | 1,035 | $54,511 | 10.0% | $193,000 |
| Doniphan | 983 | $87,212 | 7.0% | $211,100 |
| Alda | 651 | $57,500 | 28.0% | $106,500 |
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Population Overview
Hall County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 62,536. It is the 4th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hall County is 36.1 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hall County is $69,251. This is 9% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $224,600. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $238,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% 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 60.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (32.4% vs 12.7%). The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.
Education
21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Hall County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Hall County, Nebraska?
Hall County has a population of 62,536, making it the 4th most populous county in Nebraska.
What is the median income in Hall County?
The median household income in Hall County is $69,251 with a poverty rate of 14.1%.
How many cities are in Hall County, Nebraska?
Hall County contains 6 Census-designated places.