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Garden County

Nebraska · 1,804 residents (2025 est.) · 1,704.826 sq mi
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Garden County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,882. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 531 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,400. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,761
−23%since 2000
from 2,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.9
+9%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,804 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Garden County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(83)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(74)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.8%(138)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196%(105)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(70)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.1%(160)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.4%(201)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.4%(130)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.8%(278)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.4%(271)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.8%(173)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.4%(78)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,882
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,141
+83%since 2000
from $15,414 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+7%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction28.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+48%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
28
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-Hispanic97.3%(2,230)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(33)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,645)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(76)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other1.8%(31)
Diversity Score
16
+52%since 2009
from 10 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
Mexican1.8%(32)
Spaniard0.7%(12)
Puerto Rican0.6%(11)
Cuban0.1%(1)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German34.2%(602)
Irish15.4%(272)
English14.1%(248)
American7.8%(137)
Swedish5.2%(91)
Norwegian4.4%(78)
Italian2.3%(40)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(33)
Danish1.8%(32)
Polish1.6%(29)
French1.5%(26)
Scottish1.2%(21)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.9%(16)
Dutch0.7%(12)
Welsh0.3%(5)
Canadian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+6%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.1%(196)
Married53.7%(388)
Widowed8%(58)
Divorced11.2%(81)
Women 15+
Never married21%(156)
Married52.4%(389)
Widowed12.2%(91)
Divorced14.4%(107)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden County, Nebraska?

Garden County, Nebraska has about 1,761 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garden County, Nebraska earns about $41,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden County, Nebraska expensive?

In Garden County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $110,400, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Garden County, Nebraska?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Garden County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden County, Nebraska?

About 16.5% of people in Garden County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 699 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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