Furnas County Summary

Life in Furnas County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Furnas County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Furnas County:

  • The population in Furnas County is 4,605.

  • The median home value in Furnas County is $128,731.

  • The median income in Furnas County is $60,625.

  • The median rent in Furnas County is $805.

  • The unemployment rate in Furnas County is 1.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Furnas County is 12.3%.

  • The average high in Furnas County is 71.5° and there are 52.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Furnas County

List Of Cities & Towns in Furnas County

Cambridge, NE Population 1,036

Arapahoe, NE Population 1,010

Oxford, NE Population 724

Beaver City, NE Population 494

Holbrook, NE Population 269

Edison, NE Population 167

Wilsonville, NE Population 79

Hendley, NE Population 25

Map Of Furnas County

Furnas County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Furnas County is 71.5°.

  • There are 74.43 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 52.8 inches of rain each year with 8.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:30 hours of sun each day in Furnas County.

StatFurnas County
Mean High71.5
Nice Days74.43
Rainfall52.8
Snowfall8.4
Sunny Hours6:30
71.5°
Average High
52.8
Inches of Rain

Furnas County Demographics

Population over time in Furnas County

The current population in Furnas County is 4,605. The population has decreased -1.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 4,655 -1.2%
2022 4,712 -0.7%
2021 4,747 -

Gender in Furnas County

  • Furnas County is 49.1% female with 2,262 female residents.

  • Furnas County is 50.9% male with 2,342 male residents.

Female
49.1% (2,262)
Male
50.9% (2,342)
Gender Furnas County NE USA
Female 49.1% 49.8% 50.5%
Male 50.9% 50.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Furnas County

Furnas County is:

  • 91.7% White with 4,225 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 13 African American residents.

  • 1.0% American Indian with 44 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 5 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.8% Two Or More with 85 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.1% Hispanic with 233 Hispanic residents.

White
91.7% (4,225)
African American
0.3% (13)
American Indian
1.0% (44)
Asian
0.1% (5)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.8% (85)
Hispanic
5.1% (233)

Table: Furnas County By Race

Race Furnas County NE USA
White 91.7% 76.2% 58.2%
African American 0.3% 4.6% 12.0%
American Indian 1.0% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 0.1% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.8% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 5.1% 12.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Furnas County, Nebraska

  • 4.4% of households in Furnas County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.2% of households in Furnas County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Furnas County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Furnas County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Furnas County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.6% of households in Furnas County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Furnas County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Furnas County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Furnas County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Furnas County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (204)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.2% (332)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.5% (436)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.3% (383)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.3% (521)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.6% (948)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.9% (686)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.0% (690)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.8% (268)
$200,000 or more
2.9% (133)
Income Furnas County NE USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 4.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.2% 3.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.5% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 7.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 11.3% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.6% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 14.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% 18.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 8.6% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 2.9% 9.0% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Furnas County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Furnas County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Furnas County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Furnas County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Furnas County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Furnas County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Furnas County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Furnas County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Furnas County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Furnas County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (184)
9-12th Grade
6% (276)
High School / GED
32% (1,473)
Some College
23% (1,059)
Associate's Degree
13% (598)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (736)
Master's Degree
5% (230)
Professional Degree
1% (46)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Furnas County NE USA
< 9th Grade 4% 5% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 32% 25% 26%
Some College 23% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 13% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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