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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Valley County

Nebraska · 4,647 residents · 568.09 sq mi
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Valley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,926. Population has declined 10% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $47,200. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,647
−10%since 1990
from 5,169 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
43.5
+8%since 1990
from 40.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Valley County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,926
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,201 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,996
+56%since 1990
from $9,589 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$289
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $228 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
24.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+38%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(5,143)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(2)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score1.3%(70)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,531)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(75)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score4.4%(203)
Diversity Score
4
+224%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−59%since 1990
from 31.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Valley County to nearby counties

VALLEY COUNTY VS
Greeley County
Income$63,929+129%
Home value$120,000+154%
Population2,154−47%
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VALLEY COUNTY VS
Garfield County
Income$62,804+125%
Home value$176,600+274%
Population1,710−58%
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VALLEY COUNTY VS
Sherman County
Income$63,578+128%
Home value$152,000+222%
Population2,924−29%
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VALLEY COUNTY VS
Howard County
Income$76,767+175%
Home value$209,100+343%
Population6,538+60%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley County, Nebraska?

Valley County, Nebraska has about 4,647 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Valley County, Nebraska earns about $27,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley County, Nebraska expensive?

In Valley County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $47,200, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Valley County, Nebraska?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Valley County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley County, Nebraska?

About 12.8% of people in Valley County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 522 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9714Census Tract 9713
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 68862ZIP 68815ZIP 68859ZIP 68837
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