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Furnas County

Nebraska · 4,959 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 $37,938. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,700. With a median age of 47.4, 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 47.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,959
−7%since 2000
from 5,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.4
+9%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Furnas County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,938
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,498 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,644
+26%since 2000
from $17,223 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$457
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−43.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+14%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score3.5%(187)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(4,745)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(132)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other1.2%(60)
Diversity Score10.3%(509)
Diversity Score
10
+192%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Furnas County, Nebraska?

Furnas County, Nebraska has about 4,959 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Furnas County, Nebraska earns about $37,938 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 $55,700, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Furnas County, Nebraska?

About 16.3% 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 15.1% 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 594 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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