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Antelope County

Nebraska · 6,685 residents · 857.157 sq mi
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Antelope County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,058. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,000. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,685
−10%since 2000
from 7,452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+15%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Antelope County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,058
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,114 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,419
+40%since 2000
from $14,601 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction26.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−44.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(7,343)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(52)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(150)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(6,418)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(178)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0.9%(60)
Diversity Score10%(672)
Diversity Score
10
+399%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Antelope County, Nebraska?

Antelope County, Nebraska has about 6,685 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Antelope County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Antelope County, Nebraska earns about $37,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Antelope County, Nebraska expensive?

In Antelope County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $67,000, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Antelope County, Nebraska?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Antelope County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Antelope County, Nebraska?

About 11.4% of people in Antelope County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Antelope County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Antelope County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,280 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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ZIP 68756ZIP 68781ZIP 68636ZIP 68764ZIP 68726ZIP 68761ZIP 68773ZIP 68720
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