Pawnee County Population

1890–2026

16,022

2026 projection

3% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Pawnee County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202616,022-70.04%
202516,029-70.04%
202416,036+1651.04%
202315,871+1921.22%
202215,679-240.15%
202115,703+1500.96%
202015,553-8265.04%
201916,379+70.04%
201816,372-450.27%
201716,417-440.27%

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Pawnee County Demographics

41.6median age

Median age

Female42.4 yrs
Male40.9 yrs

Adults

12,130
3,174 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults8,956 other adults

Sex

Female 49.4% · 7,807Male 50.6% · 7,988

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 158 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Pawnee County Income

$58,738median household income

Median household income

$58,738

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,681

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18.2%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Pawnee County Marital Status

53% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married53%53%54%
Never married24%27%21%
Divorced12%13%11%
Widowed10%7%12%
Separated2%1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201