Nebraska Counties by Population (2025)
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Top 5 Most Populous Counties
608,671
336,920
209,179
63,080
51,616
93 Counties
| County | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Area (mi²) | Density | Change (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 608,671 | 326 | 1,867 | 3.97% |
| Lancaster County | 336,920 | 838 | 402 | 4.25% |
| Sarpy County | 209,179 | 238 | 879 | 9.41% |
| Hall County | 63,080 | 547 | 115 | 0.48% |
| Buffalo County | 51,616 | 968 | 53 | 2.81% |
| Dodge County | 38,291 | 529 | 72 | 3.15% |
| Platte County | 35,964 | 675 | 53 | 4.88% |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,747 | 740 | 48 | -0.84% |
| Madison County | 35,431 | 573 | 62 | -0.28% |
| Lincoln County | 33,181 | 2.6K | 13 | -3.92% |
| Adams County | 31,500 | 563 | 56 | 1.04% |
| Cass County | 27,526 | 557 | 49 | 3.45% |
| Dawson County | 24,715 | 1K | 24 | 2.63% |
| Saunders County | 23,341 | 749 | 31 | 4.34% |
| Gage County | 21,737 | 851 | 26 | 0.39% |
| Dakota County | 21,330 | 264 | 81 | -1.05% |
| Washington County | 21,326 | 390 | 55 | 1.91% |
| Seward County | 17,892 | 571 | 31 | 1.6% |
| Otoe County | 16,734 | 616 | 27 | 5.23% |
| Saline County | 14,829 | 574 | 26 | 0.77% |
| York County | 14,364 | 573 | 25 | 1.84% |
| Colfax County | 10,956 | 411 | 27 | 3.79% |
| Box Butte County | 10,701 | 1.1K | 10 | -1.09% |
| Custer County | 10,362 | 2.6K | 4 | -1.24% |
| Red Willow County | 10,306 | 717 | 14 | -3.54% |
| Holt County | 10,088 | 2.4K | 4 | -0.17% |
| Wayne County | 9,858 | 443 | 22 | 1.61% |
| Cheyenne County | 9,655 | 1.2K | 8 | 1.78% |
| Hamilton County | 9,600 | 542 | 18 | 2.11% |
| Phelps County | 8,985 | 540 | 17 | 0.09% |
| Cuming County | 8,953 | 570 | 16 | -0.64% |
| Butler County | 8,436 | 585 | 14 | 0.96% |
| Cedar County | 8,280 | 740 | 11 | -1.11% |
| Knox County | 8,271 | 1.1K | 7 | -1.44% |
| Keith County | 8,141 | 1.1K | 8 | -2.22% |
| Merrick County | 7,928 | 488 | 16 | 3.5% |
| Dawes County | 7,861 | 1.4K | 6 | -3.61% |
| Richardson County | 7,624 | 552 | 14 | -3% |
| Pierce County | 7,364 | 573 | 13 | 0.27% |
| Jefferson County | 7,175 | 570 | 13 | -1.17% |
| Nemaha County | 7,028 | 407 | 17 | -0.8% |
| Kearney County | 6,771 | 516 | 13 | 1.18% |
| Burt County | 6,724 | 492 | 14 | 0% |
| Thurston County | 6,712 | 394 | 17 | -0.7% |
| Howard County | 6,580 | 569 | 12 | 1.45% |
| Antelope County | 6,425 | 857 | 7 | 2.33% |
| Clay County | 6,062 | 572 | 11 | -0.79% |
| Stanton County | 5,687 | 428 | 13 | -2.32% |
| Cherry County | 5,589 | 6K | 1 | 2.42% |
| Dixon County | 5,522 | 476 | 12 | -1.13% |
| Fillmore County | 5,485 | 575 | 10 | -1.51% |
| Boone County | 5,388 | 687 | 8 | 0.58% |
| Polk County | 5,326 | 439 | 12 | 2.07% |
| Johnson County | 5,223 | 376 | 14 | -1.36% |
| Sheridan County | 4,922 | 2.4K | 2 | -3.57% |
| Thayer County | 4,885 | 574 | 9 | -2.77% |
| Morrill County | 4,439 | 1.4K | 3 | -2.61% |
| Furnas County | 4,381 | 719 | 6 | -5.42% |
| Nuckolls County | 4,085 | 575 | 7 | -0.15% |
| Valley County | 4,035 | 568 | 7 | -0.57% |
| Chase County | 3,767 | 894 | 4 | -3.14% |
| Webster County | 3,308 | 575 | 6 | -2.48% |
| Kimball County | 3,294 | 952 | 3 | -3.35% |
| Nance County | 3,263 | 442 | 7 | -3.86% |
| Harlan County | 2,990 | 553 | 5 | -2.1% |
| Sherman County | 2,928 | 566 | 5 | -0.85% |
| Brown County | 2,877 | 1.2K | 2 | -0.9% |
| Franklin County | 2,822 | 576 | 5 | -2.35% |
| Perkins County | 2,756 | 883 | 3 | -3.67% |
| Pawnee County | 2,531 | 431 | 6 | -0.39% |
| Frontier County | 2,474 | 975 | 3 | -1.16% |
| Hitchcock County | 2,370 | 710 | 3 | -9.58% |
| Greeley County | 2,176 | 570 | 4 | -0.14% |
| Deuel County | 1,905 | 440 | 4 | 3.93% |
| Garden County | 1,804 | 1.7K | 1 | -4.5% |
| Gosper County | 1,779 | 458 | 4 | -6.12% |
| Boyd County | 1,661 | 539 | 3 | -7.88% |
| Garfield County | 1,656 | 569 | 3 | -8.25% |
| Dundy County | 1,597 | 920 | 2 | -3.27% |
| Rock County | 1,223 | 1K | 1 | -3.32% |
| Sioux County | 1,047 | 2.1K | 1 | -8.24% |
| Hayes County | 852 | 713 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Keya Paha County | 834 | 773 | 1 | 9.74% |
| Wheeler County | 829 | 575 | 1 | 6.97% |
| Logan County | 727 | 571 | 1 | 1.25% |
| Hooker County | 719 | 721 | 1 | 1.7% |
| Banner County | 659 | 746 | 1 | -2.8% |
| Thomas County | 593 | 713 | 1 | -12.02% |
| Grant County | 579 | 777 | 1 | -6.01% |
| Loup County | 577 | 563 | 1 | -4.63% |
| Blaine County | 477 | 711 | 1 | 11.45% |
| Arthur County | 430 | 715 | 1 | -0.46% |
| McPherson County | 375 | 859 | 0.44 | -5.3% |
Overview of Nebraska Counties
There are 93 counties in Nebraska.
Douglas County is the largest county in the state, with a population of 608,671. The most recent census shows that its population has increased by 0.04% since the previous census.
A number of other Nebraska counties also boast relatively large populations for their state, though not able to match the density of Douglas County:
- Lancaster County : 336,920
- Sarpy County : 209,179
Nebraska Counties with the Fewest Residents
The smallest county in Nebraska is McPherson County , with a population of just 375. This total represents a decrease of 0.1% since the last census count was performed.
Other small counties include:
- Arthur County : 430
- Blaine County : 477
- Loup County : 577
Nebraska Counties with Rapid Growth
Blaine County , with its current population of 477, has shown the largest population growth, with an increase of 0.1% since the last census.
Douglas County has also had relatively high population growth of 0.04% with 608,671 residents.
On the other hand, Thomas County has had the largest decrease in population, with its 593 current residents totalling 0.1% less than the previous census.
Sources
- US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
- Census QuickFacts
- Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)