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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Thurston County

Nebraska · 7,171 residents · 393.592 sq mi
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Thurston County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,170. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% 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 $53,400. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,171
+3%since 1990
from 6,936 in 1990
1990 – 2025
18 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.8
−1%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Thurston County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,170
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,588 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,951
+38%since 1990
from $7,940 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.6%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 30.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$301
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
60.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
39.2% rent
1.9
+14%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(3,856)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(80)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score63.3%(4,393)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(3,262)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(174)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score12.7%(909)
13
−80%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−38%since 1990
from 22.6 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 Thurston County, Nebraska?

Thurston County, Nebraska has about 7,171 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Thurston County, Nebraska earns about $28,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thurston County, Nebraska expensive?

In Thurston County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $53,400, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Thurston County, Nebraska?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Thurston County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thurston County, Nebraska?

About 25.6% of people in Thurston County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thurston County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Thurston County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 235 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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