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Hitchcock County

Nebraska · 2,616 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 $46,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 495 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,900. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,616
−16%since 2000
from 3,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+9%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Hitchcock County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,287 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,278
+98%since 2000
from $14,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(2,462)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(87)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other4.2%(111)
Diversity Score17.7%(463)
Diversity Score
18
+343%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hitchcock County, Nebraska?

Hitchcock County, Nebraska has about 2,616 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hitchcock County, Nebraska earns about $46,000 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 $75,900, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Hitchcock County, Nebraska?

About 15.8% 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 12.3% 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 1,134 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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