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Hitchcock County

Nebraska · 2,908 residents · 709.951 sq mi
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Hitchcock County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,549. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,700. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,908
−7%since 2000
from 3,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+11%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Hitchcock County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,549
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,287 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,853
+41%since 2000
from $14,804 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−46.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
26.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−6%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(3,031)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(44)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(124)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,820)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(42)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1.6%(48)
Diversity Score8.3%(240)
Diversity Score
8
+106%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hitchcock County, Nebraska?

Hitchcock County, Nebraska has about 2,908 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hitchcock County, Nebraska earns about $35,549 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hitchcock County, Nebraska expensive?

In Hitchcock County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $48,700, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Hitchcock County, Nebraska?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hitchcock County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hitchcock County, Nebraska?

About 13.0% of people in Hitchcock County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hitchcock County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hitchcock County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 842 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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