Nemaha County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Nemaha County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Nemaha County, Nebraska has a population of 7,046, the 41st most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $60,924 and the median home value is $131,700. The poverty rate is 13.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Nemaha County Quick Facts

Population 7,046

Median Household Income $60,924

Median Home Value $131,700

Poverty Rate 13.3%

Unemployment Rate 6.0%

Median Age 39.3 years

Homeownership Rate 65.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.4%

High School Graduation 91.1%

Cities/Places 7

Population 7,046 41st of 93

Median Income $60,924 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.3%

Unemployment 6.0%

How Nemaha 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	7,035	7,046	+0.2%
Median household income	$60,132	$60,924	+1.3%
Median home value	$125,100	$131,700	+5.3%

Median Household Income

Nemaha

$60,924

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Nemaha

$131,700

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.4%

$25K-$50K 23.3%

$50K-$100K 33.6%

$100K+ 25.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

6.5%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

6.4%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

5.7%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

12.8%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

6.2%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

6.5%

$200K+

6.6%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

64.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.9%

Renter 34.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $772/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

22.0%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

24.1%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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 Nemaha County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Auburn	3,470	$57,531	14.1%	$98,800
Peru	653	$44,028	26.6%	$96,600
Johnson	339	$59,875	10.6%	$107,800
Brock	120	$38,750	21.7%	N/A
Brownville	102	N/A	12.8%	$112,500
Nemaha	64	$50,625	12.5%	$53,000
Julian	42	$41,250	2.4%	N/A

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Population Overview

Nemaha County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 7,046. It is the 41st most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nemaha County is 39.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nemaha County is $60,924. This is 20% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 98% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $131,700. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Nemaha County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nemaha County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% 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 91.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Nemaha 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 Nemaha County, Nebraska?

Nemaha County has a population of 7,046, making it the 41st most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Nemaha County?

The median household income in Nemaha County is $60,924 with a poverty rate of 13.3%.

How many cities are in Nemaha County, Nebraska?

Nemaha County contains 7 Census-designated places.