Otoe County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Otoe County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 16,075. It is the 19th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Otoe County is 41.8 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Otoe County is $81,430. This is 9% higher than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $185,000. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Otoe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Otoe County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.3%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 93.5%.