Morrill County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Morrill County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 4,544. It is the 58th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morrill County is 41.3 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morrill County is $59,773. This is 20% 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 12.4%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $112,000. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Morrill County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morrill County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.5%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 90.9%.