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Thurston County

Nebraska · 6,773 residents · 393.592 sq mi
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Thurston County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,574. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,700. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
6,773
−6%since 2000
from 7,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Thurston County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,574
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,170 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,674
+89%since 2000
from $10,951 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−26%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(3,262)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(174)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(909)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(2,444)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(260)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other57%(3,863)
Diversity Score64.8%(4,390)
Segregation Score17.3%(1,172)
Diversity Score
65
+412%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
−48.5 ptssince 2013
from 69.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thurston County, Nebraska?

Thurston County, Nebraska has about 6,773 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thurston County, Nebraska earns about $55,574 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 $77,700, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Thurston County, Nebraska?

About 18.9% 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 21.2% of people in Thurston County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thurston County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Thurston County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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