Nemaha County, Kansas Population 2022
Nemaha County, Kansas's estimated population is 10,549 with a growth rate of 1.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nemaha County, Kansas is the 39th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 10,159 and has seen a growth of 3.84% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 2,436 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 7,339 | 4,903 | 201.27% |
| 1880 | 12,462 | 5,123 | 69.81% |
| 1890 | 19,249 | 6,787 | 54.46% |
| 1900 | 20,376 | 1,127 | 5.85% |
| 1910 | 19,072 | -1,304 | -6.40% |
| 1920 | 18,487 | -585 | -3.07% |
| 1930 | 18,342 | -145 | -0.78% |
| 1940 | 16,761 | -1,581 | -8.62% |
| 1950 | 14,341 | -2,420 | -14.44% |
| 1960 | 12,897 | -1,444 | -10.07% |
| 1970 | 11,825 | -1,072 | -8.31% |
| 1980 | 11,211 | -614 | -5.19% |
| 1990 | 10,446 | -765 | -6.82% |
| 2010 | 10,159 | -287 | -2.75% |
| 2011 | 10,088 | -71 | -0.70% |
| 2012 | 10,067 | -21 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 10,092 | 25 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 10,087 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 10,094 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 10,089 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 10,060 | -29 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 10,125 | 65 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 10,231 | 106 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 10,337 | 106 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 10,443 | 106 | 1.03% |
| 2022 | 10,549 | 106 | 1.02% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,745 | 96.40% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 0.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 65 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race | 35 | 0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 189 | 1.87% |
Nemaha County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,069 | 2.41 | 73.2 |
| Married | 2,244 | 3.08 | 90 |
| Male | 258 | 3.01 | 36 |
| Female | 204 | 2.81 | 47.1 |
| Non Family | 1,363 | 1.12 | 56.3 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 2.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 297 | 4.48% |
| High School Graduate | 2,416 | 36.42% |
| Some College | 1,148 | 17.31% |
| Associates Degree | 835 | 12.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,213 | 18.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 569 | 8.58% |
Nemaha County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 5 |
| White | 6,361 | 5,966 | 1,757 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 117 | 73 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 38 | 2 |
| Native American | 65 | 65 | 1 |
| Black | 35 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 29.41%.
$39,091
Average Earnings
$48,571
Average Male
$29,614
Average Female
Nemaha County, Kansas Language by Age
Nemaha County, Kansas Language
97.34% of Nemaha County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 2.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.36% of the population.
Nemaha County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 64 | 8 | 12.50% |
| Hispanic | 217 | 21 | 9.68% |
| Black | 52 | 5 | 9.62% |
| White | 9,257 | 755 | 8.16% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 189 | 11 | 5.82% |
8.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.02%
Male Poverty Rate
11.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Nemaha County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nemaha County, Kansas is Native, with 12.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nemaha County, Kansas is Multiple, with 5.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.13%.
Nemaha County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
59.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Nemaha County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Nemaha County, Kansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Nemaha County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 480 | 6.66% |
| Black | 2 | 4.65% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 8.54% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 20.00% |
Nemaha County, Kansas Veterans by Education
3.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.79%
Born in Nemaha County, Kansas
99.18%
Native Born
0.82%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.18% of Nemaha County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 77.79% having been born in Kansas. 0.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990