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Hooker County

Nebraska · 711 residents · 720.966 sq mi
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Hooker County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,654. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
711
−9%since 2000
from 783 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+2%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5956497037578111990201020202024Hooker County
2024647
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,654
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,868 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,859
+86%since 2000
from $15,513 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+23%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(766)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(663)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.1%(43)
Diversity Score19.2%(136)
Diversity Score
19
+567%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+2%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hooker County, Nebraska?

Hooker County, Nebraska has about 711 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hooker County, Nebraska earns about $48,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hooker County, Nebraska expensive?

In Hooker County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $94,000, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Hooker County, Nebraska?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hooker County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hooker County, Nebraska?

About 11.5% of people in Hooker County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hooker County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hooker County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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