Loup County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Loup County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 564. It is the 90th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Loup County is 47.1 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Loup County is $60,156. This is 20% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $120,700. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Loup County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Loup County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.4%.

Education

25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 100.0%.