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Cherry County

Nebraska · 5,455 residents · 5,960.099 sq mi
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Cherry County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,431. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,455
−11%since 2000
from 6,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+10%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Cherry County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,431
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,268 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,169
+89%since 2000
from $15,943 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(5,769)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(57)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(221)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(4,772)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(148)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other9.3%(510)
Diversity Score27.9%(1,522)
Segregation Score16.5%(898)
Diversity Score
28
+677%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherry County, Nebraska?

Cherry County, Nebraska has about 5,455 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cherry County, Nebraska earns about $55,431 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherry County, Nebraska expensive?

In Cherry County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $124,900, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Cherry County, Nebraska?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cherry County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherry County, Nebraska?

About 9.8% of people in Cherry County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherry County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherry County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 852 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9558Census Tract 9559
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 69201ZIP 69343ZIP 69218ZIP 69212ZIP 69366ZIP 69216ZIP 69211ZIP 69221ZIP 69161ZIP 69219ZIP 69135
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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