Nance County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Nance County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 3,342. It is the 64th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nance County is 43.6 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nance County is $65,438. This is 13% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $122,800. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Nance County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nance County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

18.4% 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 46% 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 92.7%.