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Valley County

Nebraska · 4,260 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 $38,588. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,900. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,260
−8%since 2000
from 4,647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+8%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Valley County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,588
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,926 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,058
+40%since 2000
from $14,996 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$370
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,531)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(75)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(203)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(4,129)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(79)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0.2%(10)
Diversity Score6.1%(259)
Diversity Score
6
+39%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+5%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley County, Nebraska?

Valley County, Nebraska has about 4,260 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley County, Nebraska earns about $38,588 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 $72,900, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Valley County, Nebraska?

About 17.1% 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 16.1% 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 909 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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