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Keya Paha County

Nebraska · 792 residents (2025 est.) · 772.876 sq mi
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Keya Paha County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 161 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $108,800. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
822
−16%since 2000
from 983 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+16%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:792 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6657648649631K1990201020202024Keya Paha County
2024822
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.8%(56)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(44)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146%(49)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.2%(84)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(35)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344%(33)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.7%(80)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(104)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.7%(129)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.3%(93)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.1%(91)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.9%(24)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,911 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,626
+200%since 2000
from $11,860 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+10%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction34.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
38.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−11%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(941)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(765)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(18)
Diversity Score
16
+24%since 2009
from 13 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.6%(38)
Ancestry
German42.7%(351)
Irish10.9%(90)
English7.7%(63)
Scottish5.6%(46)
Swedish4.5%(37)
American3.3%(27)
Czech2.2%(18)
Dutch2.2%(18)
Italian2.1%(17)
Danish0.7%(6)
French0.6%(5)
Latvian0.5%(4)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.5%(4)
Canadian0.4%(3)
Norwegian0.4%(3)
Polish0.4%(3)
Russian0.2%(2)
Nigerian0.2%(2)
Swiss0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 78.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.6%(79)
Married67.7%(237)
Widowed2.3%(8)
Divorced7.4%(26)
Women 15+
Never married22.6%(73)
Married62.2%(201)
Widowed9.9%(32)
Divorced5.3%(17)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keya Paha County, Nebraska?

Keya Paha County, Nebraska has about 822 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keya Paha County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Keya Paha County, Nebraska earns about $64,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keya Paha County, Nebraska expensive?

In Keya Paha County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $108,800, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Keya Paha County, Nebraska?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Keya Paha County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keya Paha County, Nebraska?

About 7.2% of people in Keya Paha County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Keya Paha County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Keya Paha County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 207 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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