2023 ACS Census Data · Population 2,539
Pawnee County is a small rural county in Nebraska with a population of 2,539. The median household income is $54,926, 16% below the national average. The poverty rate is 14.1%, median home value is $74,800, and 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
2,539
2023 estimate
Rank #3071 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$54,926
Household
Rank #2361 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$74,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #3178 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1828 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.
50.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
18% below Nebraska avg·16% below national avg
Poverty Rate
41% below Nebraska avg·6% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% below Nebraska avg·1% 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 →
$29,935
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
51% below Nebraska avg·64% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
21% below Nebraska avg·34% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% above Nebraska avg·11% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% above Nebraska avg·20% above national avg
Housing Units
1,410
Households
1,077
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,389
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
77.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
17% below Nebraska avg·15% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below Nebraska avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.8%
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