Thurston County's estimated 2026 population is 6,787 with a growth rate of 1.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Thurston County is the 43rd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 6,971 and has seen a growth of -2.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Thurston County includes 56.06% Native American, 36.93% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Native American (56.06%)
White (36.93%)
Two or more races (4.82%)
Other race (1.11%)
Asian (0.93%)
Black or African American (0.15%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3,737 | 56.06% |
| White | 2,462 | 36.93% |
| Two or more races | 321 | 4.82% |
| Other race | 74 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.93% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Thurston County's average per capita income is $41,621. Household income levels show a median of $64,838. The poverty rate stands at 18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,114 | - |
| Families | $70,761 | $87,983 |
| Households | $64,838 | $78,288 |
| Non Families | $38,191 | $44,462 |
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