Otoe County's estimated 2026 population is 16,877 with a growth rate of 0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Otoe County is the 19th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 15,747 and has seen a growth of 7.18% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Otoe County includes 88.34% White, 4.44% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (88.34%)
Two or more races (6%)
Other race (4.44%)
Black or African American (0.8%)
Native American (0.34%)
Asian (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,201 | 88.34% |
| Two or more races | 964 | 6% |
| Other race | 713 | 4.44% |
| Black or African American | 129 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Otoe County's average per capita income is $52,127. Household income levels show a median of $81,430. The poverty rate stands at 9.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $122,016 | - |
| Families | $106,490 | $121,737 |
| Households | $81,430 | $100,837 |
| Non Families | $44,631 | $58,812 |
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