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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Banner County

Nebraska · 674 residents · 746.039 sq mi
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Banner County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,864. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 145 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,900. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
674
−18%since 2000
from 819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+15%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5806547298038771990201020202024Banner County
2024742
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,864
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,339 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,628
+79%since 2000
from $17,149 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction36.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,900
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+50%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score13.9%(114)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(600)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(51)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.4%(9)
Diversity Score21.7%(146)
Diversity Score
22
+56%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Banner County to nearby counties

BANNER COUNTY VS
Scotts Bluff County
Income$63,614+18%
Home value$168,500−3%
Population35,586+5087%
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BANNER COUNTY VS
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Income$56,712+5%
Home value$109,400−37%
Population3,391+394%
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BANNER COUNTY VS
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Income$58,500+9%
Home value$116,100−33%
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BANNER COUNTY VS
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Income$60,348+12%
Home value$139,700−19%
Population9,528+1289%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Banner County, Nebraska?

Banner County, Nebraska has about 674 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Banner County, Nebraska earns about $53,864 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 $172,900.

How educated are people in Banner County, Nebraska?

About 26.7% 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 3.4% 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 178 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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