Nuckolls County's 2026 population is estimated at 4,076, reflecting a -0.22% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Nuckolls County is the 59th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 4,514 and has grown -9.7% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.6 years
Female: 51.6 years
Male: 50.1 years
There are 3,336 adults, (1,198 of whom are seniors) in Nuckolls County.
Female: 2,081 (50.9%)
Male: 2,006 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Nuckolls County includes 93.83% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,835 | 93.83% |
| Two or more races | 152 | 3.72% |
| Other race | 77 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.42% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.15% |
Nuckolls County 's average per capita income is $43,664. Household income levels show a median of $73,976. The poverty rate stands at 5.7%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,560 | - |
| Families | $89,256 | $107,031 |
| Households | $73,976 | $87,420 |
| Non Families | $38,182 | $47,608 |
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