Hitchcock County Summary

Life in Hitchcock County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock County:

  • The population in Hitchcock County is 2,630.

  • The median home value in Hitchcock County is $75,000.

  • The median income in Hitchcock County is $47,025.

  • The median rent in Hitchcock County is $646.

  • The unemployment rate in Hitchcock County is 1.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Hitchcock County is 10.5%.

Cities & Towns in Hitchcock County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hitchcock County

Trenton, NE Population 498

Culbertson, NE Population 487

Stratton, NE Population 386

Palisade, NE Population 362

Map Of Hitchcock County

Hitchcock County Demographics

Population over time in Hitchcock County

The current population in Hitchcock County is 2,630. The population has decreased -6.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 2,630 -5.7%
2020 2,788 -1.0%
2019 2,815 -

Gender in Hitchcock County

  • Hitchcock County is 47.4% female with 1,246 female residents.

  • Hitchcock County is 52.6% male with 1,383 male residents.

Female
47.4% (1,246)
Male
52.6% (1,383)
Gender Hitchcock County NE USA
Female 47.4% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 52.6% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Hitchcock County

Hitchcock County is:

  • 98.6% White with 2,804 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 3 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.1% Two Or More with 3 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.1% Hispanic with 31 Hispanic residents.

White
98.6% (2,804)
African American
0.1% (3)
American Indian
0.1% (2)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.1% (3)
Hispanic
1.1% (31)

Table: Hitchcock County By Race

Race Hitchcock County NE USA
White 98.6% 77.7% 59.4%
African American 0.1% 4.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.1% 2.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 1.1% 11.5% 18.4%

Household Income For Hitchcock County, Nebraska

  • 7.5% of households in Hitchcock County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Hitchcock County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Hitchcock County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Hitchcock County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Hitchcock County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Hitchcock County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Hitchcock County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Hitchcock County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.5% of households in Hitchcock County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Hitchcock County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.5% (197)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (74)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.4% (377)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.4% (300)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.6% (461)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.3% (427)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.5% (408)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.9% (233)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.5% (38)
$200,000 or more
4.2% (110)
Income Hitchcock County NE USA
Less than $10,000 7.5% 5.4% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 4.2% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.4% 9.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.4% 9.8% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.6% 13.8% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% 19.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.5% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.9% 15.1% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.5% 5.1% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 4.5% 9.5%

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Hitchcock County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Hitchcock County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Hitchcock County completed high school / ged.

  • 34.0% of adults in Hitchcock County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Hitchcock County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Hitchcock County completed bachelor's degree.

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

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

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

< 9th Grade
1% (26)
9-12th Grade
4% (105)
High School / GED
31% (815)
Some College
34% (894)
Associate's Degree
12% (315)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (315)
Master's Degree
5% (131)
Professional Degree
1% (26)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Hitchcock County NE USA
< 9th Grade 1% 5% 4%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 31% 26% 26%
Some College 34% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 9%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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