Nemaha County's estimated 2026 population is 7,010 with a growth rate of -0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nemaha County is the 41st largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 7,238 and has seen a growth of -3.15% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nemaha County includes 90.33% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (90.33%)
Two or more races (6.57%)
Black or African American (1.24%)
Other race (1.21%)
Native American (0.4%)
Asian (0.26%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,355 | 90.33% |
| Two or more races | 462 | 6.57% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 1.24% |
| Other race | 85 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.26% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Nemaha County's average per capita income is $42,668. Household income levels show a median of $60,132. The poverty rate stands at 13.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,159 | - |
| Families | $81,006 | $110,497 |
| Households | $60,132 | $88,735 |
| Non Families | $32,526 | $54,567 |
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