Cherry County's estimated 2025 population is 5,506 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherry County is the 50th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 5,694 and has seen a growth of -3.3% 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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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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