Nuckolls County Summary

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

  • The population in Nuckolls County is 4,125.

  • The median home value in Nuckolls County is $78,600.

  • The median income in Nuckolls County is $61,667.

  • The median rent in Nuckolls County is $560.

  • The unemployment rate in Nuckolls County is 2.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Nuckolls County is 6.2%.

Cities & Towns in Nuckolls County

List Of Cities & Towns in Nuckolls County

Superior, NE Population 1,777

Nelson, NE Population 418

Lawrence, NE Population 305

Hardy, NE Population 197

Ruskin, NE Population 148

Nora, NE Population 23

Oak, NE Population 10

Map Of Nuckolls County

Nuckolls County Demographics

Population over time in Nuckolls County

The current population in Nuckolls County is 4,125. The population has decreased -2.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 4,125 -1.9%
2020 4,204 -0.9%
2019 4,244 -

Gender in Nuckolls County

  • Nuckolls County is 50.2% female with 2,072 female residents.

  • Nuckolls County is 49.8% male with 2,053 male residents.

Female
50.2% (2,072)
Male
49.8% (2,053)
Gender Nuckolls County NE USA
Female 50.2% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.8% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Nuckolls County

Nuckolls County is:

  • 95.3% White with 4,074 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 7 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 57 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.4% Two Or More with 18 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.7% Hispanic with 116 Hispanic residents.

White
95.3% (4,074)
African American
0.2% (7)
American Indian
0.1% (3)
Asian
1.3% (57)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.4% (18)
Hispanic
2.7% (116)

Table: Nuckolls County By Race

Race Nuckolls County NE USA
White 95.3% 77.7% 59.4%
African American 0.2% 4.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.4% 2.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 2.7% 11.5% 18.4%

Household Income For Nuckolls County, Nebraska

  • 2.7% of households in Nuckolls County earn Less than $10,000.

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

  • 13.7% of households in Nuckolls County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Nuckolls County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Nuckolls County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.8% of households in Nuckolls County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 19.2% of households in Nuckolls County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Nuckolls County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.2% of households in Nuckolls County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Nuckolls County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.7% (110)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8% (196)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.7% (563)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.3% (261)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.0% (575)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.8% (817)
$75,000 to $99,999
19.2% (793)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.2% (503)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.2% (131)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (170)
Income Nuckolls County NE USA
Less than $10,000 2.7% 5.4% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 4.2% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.7% 9.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.3% 9.8% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.0% 13.8% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.8% 19.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 19.2% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.2% 15.1% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.2% 5.1% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 4.5% 9.5%

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

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

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

  • 33.0% of adults in Nuckolls County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Nuckolls County completed some college.

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

  • 15.0% of adults in Nuckolls County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Nuckolls County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
1% (41)
9-12th Grade
6% (247)
High School / GED
33% (1,361)
Some College
24% (990)
Associate's Degree
13% (536)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (618)
Master's Degree
6% (247)
Professional Degree
1% (41)
Doctorate Degree
1% (41)
Education Nuckolls County NE USA
< 9th Grade 1% 5% 4%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 33% 26% 26%
Some College 24% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 9%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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