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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Nance County

Nebraska · 4,038 residents · 441.595 sq mi
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Nance County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,267. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $50,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,038
−6%since 1990
from 4,275 in 1990
1990 – 2025
9 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
+10%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Nance County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,267
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,742 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,886
+89%since 1990
from $8,936 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,600
+61%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$352
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
74.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
25.3% rent
1.6
+40%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(4,253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(50)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score4.1%(176)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,954)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(46)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score3%(120)
3
−28%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−38%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nance County, Nebraska?

Nance County, Nebraska has about 4,038 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Nance County, Nebraska earns about $31,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nance County, Nebraska expensive?

In Nance County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $50,600, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Nance County, Nebraska?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Nance County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nance County, Nebraska?

About 13.1% of people in Nance County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nance County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nance County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 237 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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