2023 ACS Census Data · Population 2,739
Brown County is a small rural county in Nebraska with a population of 2,739. The median household income is $51,538, 21% below the national average. The poverty rate is 12.1%, median home value is $100,200, and 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
2,739
2023 estimate
Rank #3056 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$51,538
Household
Rank #2585 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$100,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2936 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #1680 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
23% below Nebraska avg·21% below national avg
Poverty Rate
22% below Nebraska avg·19% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% below Nebraska avg·5% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,034
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
34% below Nebraska avg·52% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
19% above Nebraska avg·0% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% below Nebraska avg·1% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
41% below Nebraska avg·20% below national avg
Housing Units
1,645
Households
1,208
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$969
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.4%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
14% below Nebraska avg·12% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% below Nebraska avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.9%
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