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Arthur County

Nebraska · 444 residents · 715.152 sq mi
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Arthur County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,375. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $48,800. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

444
−4%since 1990
from 462 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+7%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3463994525055581990201020202024Arthur County
2024484
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,375
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,038 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,810
+74%since 1990
from $9,094 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$286
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
63.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
36.8% rent
1.8
+53%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(456)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(425)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0.5%(2)
Diversity Score4.5%(20)
5
+42%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−48%since 1990
from 31.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arthur County, Nebraska?

Arthur County, Nebraska has about 444 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Arthur County, Nebraska earns about $27,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arthur County, Nebraska expensive?

In Arthur County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $48,800, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in Arthur County, Nebraska?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Arthur County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arthur County, Nebraska?

About 13.8% of people in Arthur County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arthur County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Arthur County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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