Kimball County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kimball County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 3,348. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kimball County is 48.5 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 37.1 years. 13.9% 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 Kimball County is $59,438. This is 21% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.2%. This is 94% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $109,900. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Kimball County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kimball County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.9%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 58% 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 89.2%.