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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Garden County

Nebraska · 2,292 residents · 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 $26,458. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $47,600. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,292
−7%since 1990
from 2,460 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.6
+8%since 1990
from 42.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Garden County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,458
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,614 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,414
+52%since 1990
from $10,135 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
29.9% rent
1.8
+9%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(2,449)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(21)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score3.2%(79)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,230)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(33)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score4.4%(102)
4
+39%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.2%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−60%since 1990
from 31.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden County, Nebraska?

Garden County, Nebraska has about 2,292 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Garden County, Nebraska earns about $26,458 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 $47,600, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Garden County, Nebraska?

About 14.2% 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 14.8% 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 168 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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