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Grant County

Nebraska · 611 residents · 776.696 sq mi
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Grant County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,625. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 136 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
611
−18%since 2000
from 747 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+3%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5926406897377851990201020202024Grant County
2024626
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,625
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,806
+61%since 2000
from $14,815 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction31.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+88%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(734)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(576)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2%(12)
Diversity Score12.1%(74)
Diversity Score
12
+205%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grant County, Nebraska?

Grant County, Nebraska has about 611 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grant County, Nebraska earns about $43,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grant County, Nebraska expensive?

In Grant County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Grant County, Nebraska?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Grant County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grant County, Nebraska?

About 17.4% of people in Grant County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grant County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Grant County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 158 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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