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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Morrill County

Nebraska · 5,440 residents · 1,423.706 sq mi
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Morrill County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,235. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $50,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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
5,440
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5,423 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.5
+5%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Morrill County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,235
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,398 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,725
+46%since 1990
from $10,102 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$370
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
28.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+11%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(5,248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(402)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score22.8%(1,238)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(4,820)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(549)
Asian0.2%(12)
Diversity Score23.5%(1,277)
Diversity Score
23
+3%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−42%since 1990
from 27.1 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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Compare Morrill County to nearby counties

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Home value$166,600+231%
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Home value$139,700+178%
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MORRILL COUNTY VS
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MORRILL COUNTY VS
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Home value$168,500+235%
Population35,586+708%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morrill County, Nebraska?

Morrill County, Nebraska has about 5,440 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Morrill County, Nebraska earns about $30,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morrill County, Nebraska expensive?

In Morrill County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $50,300, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Morrill County, Nebraska?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Morrill County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morrill County, Nebraska?

About 14.7% of people in Morrill County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morrill County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Morrill County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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