Otoe County, Nebraska Demographics 2026
Otoe County, Nebraska has a population of 16,241, the 19th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $82,188 and the median home value is $201,600. The poverty rate is 9.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Otoe County Quick Facts
How Otoe 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 | 16,075 | 16,241 | +1.0% |
| Median household income | $81,430 | $82,188 | +0.9% |
| Median home value | $185,000 | $201,600 | +9.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
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 Otoe County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska City | 7,369 | $67,117 | 12.1% | $162,000 |
| Syracuse | 1,990 | $72,404 | 6.7% | $205,900 |
| Palmyra | 589 | $85,139 | 6.6% | $164,500 |
| Unadilla | 329 | $70,000 | 8.8% | $139,600 |
| Douglas | 269 | $71,250 | 7.5% | $120,400 |
| Dunbar | 266 | $90,795 | 20.3% | $68,100 |
| Woodland Hills | 205 | $138,646 | 5.9% | $452,400 |
| Otoe | 160 | $44,375 | 19.4% | $49,400 |
| Talmage | 155 | $63,929 | 27.1% | $83,600 |
| Lorton | 72 | N/A | 20.8% | $57,800 |
| Burr | 41 | $72,500 | 0.0% | $104,200 |
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Population Overview
Otoe County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 16,241. It is the 19th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Otoe County is 41.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Otoe County is $82,188. This is 7% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $201,600. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Otoe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Otoe County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.0%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.
Education
27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% 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 93.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Otoe 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 Otoe County, Nebraska?
Otoe County has a population of 16,241, making it the 19th most populous county in Nebraska.
What is the median income in Otoe County?
The median household income in Otoe County is $82,188 with a poverty rate of 9.1%.
How many cities are in Otoe County, Nebraska?
Otoe County contains 11 Census-designated places.