Keith County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Keith County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Keith County, Nebraska has a population of 8,219, the 35th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $60,645 and the median home value is $168,000. The poverty rate is 10.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Keith County Quick Facts

Population 8,219

Median Household Income $60,645

Median Home Value $168,000

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment Rate 2.0%

Median Age 48.4 years

Homeownership Rate 71.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.7%

High School Graduation 90.1%

Cities/Places 8

Population 8,219 35th of 93

Median Income $60,645 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment 2.0%

How Keith 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	8,239	8,219	-0.2%
Median household income	$58,132	$60,645	+4.3%
Median home value	$157,000	$168,000	+7.0%

Median Household Income

Keith

$60,645

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Keith

$168,000

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.4%

$25K-$50K 24.2%

$50K-$100K 33.4%

$100K+ 25.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

5.3%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

6.4%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

7.9%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

6.5%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

2.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

60.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.1%

Renter 28.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $771/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

12.5%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

29.3%

75+

13.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Keith County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Ogallala	4,777	$58,556	12.4%	$155,800
Paxton	622	$66,875	5.5%	$131,300
Brule	346	$46,750	11.8%	$131,300
Belmar	143	$24,432	18.2%	$284,400
Roscoe	97	$41,339	13.4%	$57,500
Lemoyne	51	$65,529	27.5%	N/A
Martin	35	N/A	25.7%	$206,300
Sarben	21	N/A	0.0%	$350,000

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Population Overview

Keith County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 8,219. It is the 35th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Keith County is 48.4 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 13.2% 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 Keith County is $60,645. This is 21% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $168,000. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Keith County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Keith County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.1%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 90.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Keith 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 Keith County, Nebraska?

Keith County has a population of 8,219, making it the 35th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Keith County?

The median household income in Keith County is $60,645 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.

How many cities are in Keith County, Nebraska?

Keith County contains 8 Census-designated places.