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Blaine County

Nebraska · 478 residents · 710.702 sq mi
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Blaine County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,000. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 105 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $57,600. With a median age of 46.1, 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 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
478
−18%since 2000
from 583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+16%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3134125116097081990201020202024Blaine County
2024422
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,278 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,586
+67%since 2000
from $12,323 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing51.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction50.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,600
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+36%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(576)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(474)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(31)
Diversity Score14.9%(71)
Diversity Score
15
+3335%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
21.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.9%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blaine County, Nebraska?

Blaine County, Nebraska has about 478 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blaine County, Nebraska earns about $39,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blaine County, Nebraska expensive?

In Blaine County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $57,600, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Blaine County, Nebraska?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blaine County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blaine County, Nebraska?

About 12.4% of people in Blaine County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blaine County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Blaine County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 197 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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