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Banner County

Nebraska · 686 residents (2025 est.) · 746.039 sq mi
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Banner County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,839. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $205,700. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
742
−9%since 2000
from 819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−10%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
+29%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:686 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5806547298038771990201020202024Banner County
2024742
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(35)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(55)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.3%(32)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(43)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.8%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349%(67)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.7%(57)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.2%(98)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.3%(136)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7423.2%(172)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843%(22)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,839
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,339 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,595
+131%since 2000
from $17,149 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+38.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
−29%since 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction34.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,700
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.8%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−9%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
93
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(769)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(46)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(637)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(26)
Diversity Score
31
+109%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8%(59)
Guatemalan0.4%(3)
Spaniard0.4%(3)
Ancestry
German24%(178)
English11.6%(86)
Irish8.8%(65)
Scottish2.6%(19)
Norwegian2.4%(18)
Dutch2.3%(17)
Swedish2.3%(17)
American2.2%(16)
Danish1.5%(11)
French1.2%(9)
Polish0.9%(7)
Hungarian0.8%(6)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.7%(5)
Italian0.3%(2)
Russian0.1%(1)
Swiss0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 79.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married9.8%(29)
Married70%(208)
Widowed13.5%(40)
Divorced6.7%(20)
Women 15+
Never married18%(58)
Married71.5%(231)
Widowed5%(16)
Divorced5.6%(18)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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BANNER COUNTY VS
Scotts Bluff County
Income$63,614−19%
Home value$168,500−18%
Population35,586+5087%
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BANNER COUNTY VS
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Income$56,712−28%
Home value$109,400−47%
Population3,391+394%
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BANNER COUNTY VS
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Income$58,500−26%
Home value$116,100−44%
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BANNER COUNTY VS
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Income$60,348−23%
Home value$139,700−32%
Population9,528+1289%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Banner County, Nebraska?

Banner County, Nebraska has about 742 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Banner County, Nebraska earns about $78,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Banner County, Nebraska expensive?

In Banner County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $205,700, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Banner County, Nebraska?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Banner County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Banner County, Nebraska?

About 7.7% of people in Banner County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Banner County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Banner County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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