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Morrill County

Nebraska · 5,042 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 $37,717. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,800. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,042
−7%since 2000
from 5,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+10%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Morrill County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,717
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,235 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,367
+45%since 2000
from $14,725 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+27%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(4,820)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(549)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(1,277)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(4,256)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(687)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other1.7%(84)
Diversity Score34%(1,712)
Diversity Score
34
+45%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morrill County, Nebraska?

Morrill County, Nebraska has about 5,042 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morrill County, Nebraska earns about $37,717 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 $79,800, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Morrill County, Nebraska?

About 21.0% 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 15.0% of people in Morrill County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morrill County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Morrill County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 381 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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