Nance County, Nebraska Demographics 2026
Nance County, Nebraska has a population of 3,324, the 63rd most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $65,179 and the median home value is $132,000. The poverty rate is 16.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Nance County Quick Facts
How Nance County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,342 | 3,324 | -0.5% |
| Median household income | $65,438 | $65,179 | -0.4% |
| Median home value | $122,800 | $132,000 | +7.5% |
Median Household Income
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
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Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Nance County
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Population Overview
Nance County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 3,324. 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 Nance County is 43.1 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Nance County is $65,179. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.6%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $132,000. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Nance County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Nance County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.
Education
20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Nance County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nance County, Nebraska?
Nance County has a population of 3,324, making it the 63rd most populous county in Nebraska.
What is the median income in Nance County?
The median household income in Nance County is $65,179 with a poverty rate of 16.6%.
How many cities are in Nance County, Nebraska?
Nance County contains 3 Census-designated places.