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Pawnee County

Nebraska · 2,544 residents · 431.075 sq mi
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Pawnee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,063. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 543 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,400. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,544
−18%since 2000
from 3,087 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+4%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Pawnee County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,063
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,870
+49%since 2000
from $16,687 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+15%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(3,042)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(21)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,446)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(68)
Diversity Score10.5%(268)
Diversity Score
11
+366%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawnee County, Nebraska?

Pawnee County, Nebraska has about 2,544 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pawnee County, Nebraska earns about $46,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pawnee County, Nebraska expensive?

In Pawnee County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $71,400, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Pawnee County, Nebraska?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pawnee County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pawnee County, Nebraska?

About 20.2% of people in Pawnee County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pawnee County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Pawnee County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 773 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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