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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Nemaha County

Kansas · 10,446 residents · 717.427 sq mi
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Nemaha County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,144. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,446
−3%vs 2000
vs 10,717 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.5
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,144
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,296 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,738
−37%vs 2000
vs $17,121 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.7%
+5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,600
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$241
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $321 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.8% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−13%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(10,492)
Black0.5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(76)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(345)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(10,381)
Black0.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(8)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0.2%(16)
Diversity Score1.7%(182)
Diversity Score
2
−46%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.7%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+150%vs 2000
vs 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Nemaha County to nearby counties

NEMAHA COUNTY VS
Brown County
Income$62,233+181%
Home value$118,100+241%
Population9,104−9%
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NEMAHA COUNTY VS
Pawnee County
Income$62,188+181%
Home value$79,400+129%
Population2,510−75%
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NEMAHA COUNTY VS
Marshall County
Income$68,419+209%
Home value$127,700+269%
Population9,852−2%
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NEMAHA COUNTY VS
Richardson County
Income$60,108+171%
Home value$100,300+190%
Population7,530−25%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nemaha County, Kansas?

Nemaha County, Kansas has about 10,446 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Nemaha County, Kansas?

The typical household in Nemaha County, Kansas earns about $22,144 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nemaha County, Kansas expensive?

In Nemaha County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $34,600, and the typical rent is about $241 a month.

How educated are people in Nemaha County, Kansas?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Nemaha County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nemaha County, Kansas?

About 14.7% of people in Nemaha County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 4802Census Tract 4801Census Tract 4803
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 66538ZIP 66534ZIP 66415ZIP 66550ZIP 66417ZIP 66404ZIP 66408ZIP 66428ZIP 66522
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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