Otoe County Summary

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

  • The population in Otoe County is 16,075.

  • The median home value in Otoe County is $234,745.

  • The median income in Otoe County is $81,430.

  • The median rent in Otoe County is $905.

  • The unemployment rate in Otoe County is 2.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Otoe County is 9.5%.

  • The average high in Otoe County is 71.7° and there are 80.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Otoe County

List Of Cities & Towns in Otoe County

Nebraska City, NE Population 7,287

Syracuse, NE Population 1,964

Palmyra, NE Population 642

Unadilla, NE Population 340

Douglas, NE Population 261

Woodland Hills, NE Population 256

Dunbar, NE Population 246

Otoe, NE Population 228

Talmage, NE Population 186

Lorton, NE Population 56

Burr, NE Population 43

Map Of Otoe County

Otoe County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Otoe County is 71.7°.

  • There are 75.11 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 80.2 inches of rain each year with 8.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:46 hours of sun each day in Otoe County.

StatOtoe County
Mean High71.7
Nice Days75.11
Rainfall80.2
Snowfall8.4
Sunny Hours5:46
71.7°
Average High
80.2
Inches of Rain

Otoe County Photos

Arbor Lodge
Source: Wikipedia User Workman at en.wikipedia | GFDL
Mayhew Cabin And Marker From Se
Source: Public Domain

Otoe County Demographics

Population over time in Otoe County

The current population in Otoe County is 16,075. The population has decreased -0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 15,916 -0.3%
2022 15,965 0.1%
2021 15,949 -

Gender in Otoe County

  • Otoe County is 48.5% female with 7,791 female residents.

  • Otoe County is 51.5% male with 8,283 male residents.

Female
48.5% (7,791)
Male
51.5% (8,283)
Gender Otoe County NE USA
Female 48.5% 49.8% 50.5%
Male 51.5% 50.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Otoe County

Otoe County is:

  • 86.5% White with 13,908 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 129 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 28 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 13 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 4.1% Two Or More with 666 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.3% Hispanic with 1,331 Hispanic residents.

White
86.5% (13,908)
African American
0.8% (129)
American Indian
0.2% (28)
Asian
0.1% (13)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.1% (666)
Hispanic
8.3% (1,331)

Table: Otoe County By Race

Race Otoe County NE USA
White 86.5% 76.2% 58.2%
African American 0.8% 4.6% 12.0%
American Indian 0.2% 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 4.1% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 8.3% 12.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Otoe County, Nebraska

  • 3.1% of households in Otoe County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in Otoe County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Otoe County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

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

  • 11.1% of households in Otoe County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Otoe County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Otoe County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.0% of households in Otoe County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Otoe County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Otoe County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.1% (500)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (498)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.0% (1,281)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.3% (1,008)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.1% (1,789)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.2% (2,447)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.5% (2,335)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.0% (3,221)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.9% (1,749)
$200,000 or more
7.7% (1,243)
Income Otoe County NE USA
Less than $10,000 3.1% 4.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 3.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.0% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.3% 7.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 11.3% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.2% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.5% 14.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.0% 18.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.9% 8.6% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 7.7% 9.0% 12.6%

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

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

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

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

  • 20.0% of adults in Otoe County completed some college.

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

  • 19.0% of adults in Otoe County completed bachelor's degree.

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

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

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

< 9th Grade
3% (482)
9-12th Grade
4% (643)
High School / GED
33% (5,304)
Some College
20% (3,215)
Associate's Degree
13% (2,089)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (3,054)
Master's Degree
6% (964)
Professional Degree
1% (160)
Doctorate Degree
1% (160)
Education Otoe County NE USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 5%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 33% 25% 26%
Some College 20% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 13% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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