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Cass County

Nebraska · 26,598 residents · 556.899 sq mi
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Cass County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,683. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,598
+9%since 2000
from 24,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+15%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K24K26K28K1990201020202024Cass County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,683
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,515 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,863
+73%since 2000
from $20,156 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(23,571)
Black0.2%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(355)
Asian0.3%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(1,202)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(24,261)
Black0.4%(102)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(988)
Asian0.4%(103)
Other2.9%(781)
Diversity Score17.8%(4,737)
Segregation Score23.3%(6,197)
Diversity Score
18
+261%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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CASS COUNTY VS
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Income$82,188+12%
Home value$201,600+3%
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CASS COUNTY VS
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Income$80,391+9%
Home value$266,100+36%
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CASS COUNTY VS
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Income$90,753+23%
Home value$237,800+22%
Population14,793−47%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cass County, Nebraska?

Cass County, Nebraska has about 26,598 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cass County, Nebraska earns about $73,683 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cass County, Nebraska expensive?

In Cass County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $195,500, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Cass County, Nebraska?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cass County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cass County, Nebraska?

About 6.4% of people in Cass County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cass County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cass County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,280 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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