Nuckolls County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Nuckolls County, Nebraska Demographics
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Nuckolls County, Nebraska has a population of 4,087, the 59th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $73,976 and the median home value is $96,500. The poverty rate is 5.7%.

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

Nuckolls County Quick Facts

Population 4,087

Median Household Income $73,976

Median Home Value $96,500

Poverty Rate 5.7%

Unemployment Rate 0.6%

Median Age 50.6 years

Homeownership Rate 83.5%

Affordability Ratio 1.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.1%

High School Graduation 92.4%

Cities/Places 7

Population 4,087 59th of 93

Median Income $73,976 3% lower than state

Poverty Rate 5.7%

Unemployment 0.6%

How Nuckolls 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	4,089	4,087	-0.0%
Median household income	$70,201	$73,976	+5.4%
Median home value	$90,900	$96,500	+6.2%

Median Household Income

Nuckolls

$73,976

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Nuckolls

$96,500

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.7%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 35.2%

$100K+ 30.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

2.0%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

6.0%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

4.6%

$60K-$75K

12.8%

$75K-$100K

17.8%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

4.0%

$150K-$200K

7.7%

$200K+

7.1%

Employment

0.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

63.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.5%

Renter 16.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $585/mo 9.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.4%

18-34

15.0%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

32.2%

75+

13.4%

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 Nuckolls County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Superior	1,879	$63,810	5.5%	$82,400
Nelson	487	$50,000	8.5%	$71,700
Lawrence	223	$69,375	1.8%	$89,400
Ruskin	149	$78,607	16.1%	$91,300
Hardy	113	$60,938	14.2%	$14,800
Oak	88	$56,818	28.4%	$22,300
Nora	28	N/A	10.7%	N/A

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Population Overview

Nuckolls County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 4,087. It is the 59th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nuckolls County is 50.6 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 13.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nuckolls County is $73,976. This is 3% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.7%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $96,500. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Nuckolls County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nuckolls County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Nuckolls 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 Nuckolls County, Nebraska?

Nuckolls County has a population of 4,087, making it the 59th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Nuckolls County?

The median household income in Nuckolls County is $73,976 with a poverty rate of 5.7%.

How many cities are in Nuckolls County, Nebraska?

Nuckolls County contains 7 Census-designated places.