COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hall County

Nebraska · 53,534 residents · 546.53 sq mi

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Hall County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,972. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $82,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 35.6

US median: 35.2

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 31%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

53,534

+9%since 1990

from 48,925 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

98 / sq mi

+9%since 1990

from 90 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

35.6

+7%since 1990

from 33.2 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202463K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$36,972

+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $25,546 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,386

+51%since 1990

from $11,526 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

12.0%

+1.3 ptssince 1990

from 10.7% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$82,500

+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $47,700 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$456

+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $319 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

65.9%

+2.3 ptssince 1990

from 63.6% in 1990

34.1% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+20%since 1990

from 1.9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.9%(47,396)

Black0.4%(173)

Hispanic / Latino4.5%(2,223)

Asian0.9%(456)

Diversity Score17.4%(8,503)

2000

White, non-Hispanic83.7%(44,818)

Black0.3%(159)

Hispanic / Latino14%(7,497)

Asian1.1%(574)

Diversity Score33.3%(17,808)

Diversity Score

+91%since 1990

from 17 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.9%

+1.4 ptssince 1990

from 14.6% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

82.2%

+2.9 ptssince 1990

from 79.3% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.8%

+0.4 ptssince 1990

from 4.3% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

10.6 min

−27%since 1990

from 14.5 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hall County, Nebraska?

Hall County, Nebraska has about 53,534 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hall County, Nebraska earns about $36,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hall County, Nebraska expensive?

In Hall County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $82,500, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Hall County, Nebraska?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hall County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hall County, Nebraska?

About 12.0% of people in Hall County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hall County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hall County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,609 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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