Perkins County Summary

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

  • The population in Perkins County is 2,865.

  • The median home value in Perkins County is $119,800.

  • The median income in Perkins County is $57,250.

  • The median rent in Perkins County is $767.

  • The unemployment rate in Perkins County is 1.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Perkins County is 7.9%.

Cities & Towns in Perkins County

List Of Cities & Towns in Perkins County

Grant, NE Population 1,456

Madrid, NE Population 223

Elsie, NE Population 151

Venango, NE Population 151

Map Of Perkins County

Perkins County Demographics

Population over time in Perkins County

The current population in Perkins County is 2,865. The population has decreased -1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 2,865 -0.8%
2020 2,889 -0.4%
2019 2,901 -

Gender in Perkins County

  • Perkins County is 48.3% female with 1,384 female residents.

  • Perkins County is 51.7% male with 1,481 male residents.

Female
48.3% (1,384)
Male
51.7% (1,481)
Gender Perkins County NE USA
Female 48.3% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 51.7% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Perkins County

Perkins County is:

  • 95.2% White with 2,767 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 8 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.5% Two Or More with 15 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.0% Hispanic with 117 Hispanic residents.

White
95.2% (2,767)
African American
0.3% (8)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.5% (15)
Hispanic
4.0% (117)

Table: Perkins County By Race

Race Perkins County NE USA
White 95.2% 77.7% 59.4%
African American 0.3% 4.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 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 0.5% 2.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 4.0% 11.5% 18.4%

Household Income For Perkins County, Nebraska

  • 4.5% of households in Perkins County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.7% of households in Perkins County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Perkins County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Perkins County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Perkins County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Perkins County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Perkins County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Perkins County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Perkins County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.6% of households in Perkins County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (128)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.7% (163)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.2% (206)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.2% (350)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.2% (405)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (534)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.8% (367)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.6% (446)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.6% (188)
$200,000 or more
2.6% (73)
Income Perkins County NE USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 5.4% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.7% 4.2% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.2% 9.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.2% 9.8% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.2% 13.8% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 19.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.6% 15.1% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.6% 5.1% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 2.6% 4.5% 9.5%

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Perkins County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 24.0% of adults in Perkins County completed high school / ged.

  • 32.0% of adults in Perkins County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Perkins County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Perkins County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Perkins County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
5% (143)
9-12th Grade
6% (171)
High School / GED
24% (687)
Some College
32% (916)
Associate's Degree
9% (257)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (601)
Master's Degree
3% (85)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Perkins County NE USA
< 9th Grade 5% 5% 4%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 24% 26% 26%
Some College 32% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 9%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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