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Antelope County

Nebraska · 6,295 residents · 857.157 sq mi
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Antelope County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,569. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,157 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,295
−16%since 2000
from 7,452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+8%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Antelope County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,569
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,217
+86%since 2000
from $14,601 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−6%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(5,899)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(221)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0.3%(21)
Diversity Score11.1%(700)
Segregation Score18.4%(1,158)
Diversity Score
11
+453%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Antelope County, Nebraska?

Antelope County, Nebraska has about 6,295 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Antelope County, Nebraska earns about $52,569 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 $82,100, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Antelope County, Nebraska?

About 18.0% 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 10.8% 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 1,670 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9798Census Tract 9796Census Tract 9797
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 68756ZIP 68781ZIP 68636ZIP 68764ZIP 68726ZIP 68761ZIP 68773ZIP 68720
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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