Nemaha County Population

1860–2026

10,022

2026 projection

2.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Nemaha County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,022-320.32%
202510,054-320.32%
202410,086-140.14%
202310,100-600.59%
202210,160-750.73%
202110,235-330.32%
202010,268+980.96%
201910,170+850.84%
201810,085+220.22%
201710,063-390.39%

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Nemaha County Demographics

40.1median age

Median age

Female40.9 yrs
Male39.2 yrs

Adults

7,430
2,055 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults5,375 other adults

Sex

Female 48.8% · 4,960Male 51.2% · 5,200

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 102 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Nemaha County Income

$77,348median household income

Median household income

$77,348

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,891

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.3%

About 1 in 11 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Nemaha County Marital Status

58% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married58%56%59%
Never married25%30%20%
Divorced8%8%8%
Widowed9%5%13%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201