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Furnas County

Nebraska · 4,524 residents (2025 est.) · 719.204 sq mi
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Furnas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,048. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,400. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,568
−14%since 2000
from 5,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 7 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+9%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,524 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Furnas County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(256)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(243)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(292)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(244)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(298)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.2%(420)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(447)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.8%(537)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.1%(644)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.5%(664)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848%(366)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.4%(157)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,048
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,498 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,240
+93%since 2000
from $17,223 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+3%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+19%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
71
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-Hispanic97.6%(5,197)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(61)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(4,177)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(232)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other3%(135)
Diversity Score
20
+141%since 2009
from 8 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
Mexican4.7%(214)
Spaniard0.2%(11)
Cuban0.1%(4)
Guatemalan0.1%(3)
Asian origin
Chinese0%(2)
Korean0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German35.4%(1,616)
English12.1%(554)
Irish10.3%(472)
Swedish4.6%(212)
American4%(185)
Dutch1.9%(88)
Polish1.9%(88)
Scottish1.7%(78)
Danish1.5%(68)
French1.1%(49)
Czech1%(46)
Norwegian0.9%(43)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.9%(39)
Swiss0.6%(27)
Italian0.5%(23)
Welsh0.5%(22)
Russian0.3%(13)
Austrian0.2%(10)
Ukrainian0.2%(7)
Ghanaian0.1%(5)
Belgian0.1%(3)
Turkish0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.8%(432)
Married60.7%(1,148)
Widowed4.2%(79)
Divorced12.3%(232)
Women 15+
Never married15.1%(284)
Married58.6%(1,106)
Widowed14.5%(274)
Divorced11.8%(222)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Furnas County, Nebraska?

Furnas County, Nebraska has about 4,568 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Furnas County, Nebraska earns about $61,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Furnas County, Nebraska expensive?

In Furnas County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $98,400, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Furnas County, Nebraska?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Furnas County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Furnas County, Nebraska?

About 13.0% of people in Furnas County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Furnas County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Furnas County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 985 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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