Cherry County's estimated 2026 population is 5,620 with a growth rate of 0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherry County is the 48th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 5,694 and has seen a growth of -1.3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cherry County includes 85.57% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (85.57%)
Two or more races (7.75%)
Native American (2.62%)
Other race (1.94%)
Asian (1.15%)
Black or African American (0.97%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,679 | 85.57% |
| Two or more races | 424 | 7.75% |
| Native American | 143 | 2.62% |
| Other race | 106 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 63 | 1.15% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 0.97% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cherry County's average per capita income is $37,656. Household income levels show a median of $63,750. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,913 | - |
| Families | $77,554 | $95,600 |
| Households | $63,750 | $80,202 |
| Non Families | $34,190 | $47,398 |
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