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Morrill County

Nebraska · 4,555 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 $46,903. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 885 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,200. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,555
−16%since 2000
from 5,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+11%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Morrill County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,903
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,235 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,492
+73%since 2000
from $14,725 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(3,722)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(648)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other1.9%(85)
Diversity Score36.6%(1,668)
Diversity Score
37
+56%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morrill County, Nebraska?

Morrill County, Nebraska has about 4,555 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morrill County, Nebraska earns about $46,903 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 $103,200, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Morrill County, Nebraska?

About 22.1% 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 9.7% of people in Morrill County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morrill County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Morrill County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 868 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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