Nemaha County Summary

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

  • The population in Nemaha County is 7,019.

  • The median home value in Nemaha County is $145,774.

  • The median income in Nemaha County is $57,196.

  • The median rent in Nemaha County is $657.

  • The unemployment rate in Nemaha County is 6.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Nemaha County is 15.3%.

  • The average high in Nemaha County is 72.1° and there are 82.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Nemaha County

List Of Cities & Towns in Nemaha County

Auburn, NE Population 3,434

Peru, NE Population 727

Johnson, NE Population 260

Brownville, NE Population 138

Brock, NE Population 107

Nemaha, NE Population 99

Julian, NE Population 47

Map Of Nemaha County

Nemaha County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Nemaha County is 72.1°.

  • There are 75.6 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 82.6 inches of rain each year with 8.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:45 hours of sun each day in Nemaha County.

StatNemaha County
Mean High72.1
Nice Days75.6
Rainfall82.6
Snowfall8.1
Sunny_hours5:45
72.1°
Average High
82.6
Inches of Rain

Nemaha County Photos

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Nemaha County Demographics

Population over time in Nemaha County

The current population in Nemaha County is 7,019. The population has increased 0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,025 0.7%
2021 6,978 0.1%
2020 6,973 -

Gender in Nemaha County

  • Nemaha County is 48.8% female with 3,424 female residents.

  • Nemaha County is 51.2% male with 3,595 male residents.

Female
48.8% (3,424)
Male
51.2% (3,595)
Gender Nemaha County NE USA
Female 48.8% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 51.2% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Nemaha County

Nemaha County is:

  • 90.3% White with 6,337 White residents.

  • 1.5% African American with 103 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 34 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 26 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 4.3% Two Or More with 305 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.0% Hispanic with 214 Hispanic residents.

White
90.3% (6,337)
African American
1.5% (103)
American Indian
0.5% (34)
Asian
0.4% (26)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.3% (305)
Hispanic
3.0% (214)

Table: Nemaha County By Race

Race Nemaha County NE USA
White 90.3% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 1.5% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.3% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.0% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Nemaha County, Nebraska

  • 3.5% of households in Nemaha County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.8% of households in Nemaha County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Nemaha County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Nemaha County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Nemaha County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Nemaha County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Nemaha County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Nemaha County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Nemaha County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Nemaha County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.5% (243)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8% (337)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.8% (689)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.6% (957)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.0% (773)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.6% (1,164)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.2% (787)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.2% (1,066)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.2% (647)
$200,000 or more
5.0% (352)
Income Nemaha County NE USA
Less than $10,000 3.5% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.8% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.6% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.0% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.2% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.2% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.2% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 7.8% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Nemaha County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Nemaha County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Nemaha County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Nemaha County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Nemaha County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Nemaha County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Nemaha County completed master's degree.

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Nemaha County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (210)
9-12th Grade
7% (491)
High School / GED
28% (2,035)
Some College
21% (1,473)
Associate's Degree
10% (701)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (1,473)
Master's Degree
7% (491)
Professional Degree
1% (70)
Doctorate Degree
1% (70)
Education Nemaha County NE USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 25% 26%
Some College 21% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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