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. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kimball 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.