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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Furnas County

Nebraska · 5,324 residents · 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 $30,498. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $39,400. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,324
−4%since 1990
from 5,553 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 8 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
43.5
+4%since 1990
from 41.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Furnas County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,498
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,949 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,223
+83%since 1990
from $9,432 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.6%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$314
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $208 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+18%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(5,513)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(34)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score3.3%(182)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(5,197)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(61)
Asian0.2%(12)
Diversity Score3.5%(187)
Diversity Score
4
+7%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.2%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−54%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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FURNAS COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Furnas County, Nebraska?

Furnas County, Nebraska has about 5,324 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Furnas County, Nebraska earns about $30,498 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 $39,400, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Furnas County, Nebraska?

About 16.1% 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 10.6% 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 229 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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7 ZIP codes
ZIP 68922ZIP 68967ZIP 68926ZIP 68948ZIP 69046ZIP 68936ZIP 68946
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