Nemaha County, KS Map & Demographics
Nemaha County Map
Nemaha County Overview
$36,959
PER CAPITA INCOME
$95,802
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,788
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
10,219
TOTAL POPULATION
5,224
MALE POPULATION
4,995
FEMALE POPULATION
104.58
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.62
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
5,217
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Nemaha County Area Codes
Income in Nemaha County
Income Overview in Nemaha County
Per Capita Income in Nemaha County is $36,959, while median incomes of families and households are $95,802 and $72,788 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 10,219 | $36,959 |
| Median Family Income | 2,668 | $95,802 |
| Mean Family Income | 2,668 | $117,338 |
| Median Household Income | 3,986 | $72,788 |
| Mean Household Income | 3,986 | $94,845 |
| Income Deficit | 2,668 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 10,219 | 35.14% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 10,219 | 64.86¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 10,219 | 0.45 |
Earnings by Sex in Nemaha County
Average Earnings in Nemaha County are $38,452, $45,250 for men and $29,348 for women, a difference of 35.1%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 3,007 (53.5%) | $45,250 |
| Female | 2,617 (46.5%) | $29,348 |
| Total | 5,624 (100.0%) | $38,452 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Nemaha County
The most common earnings brackets in Nemaha County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (406 | 13.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (264 | 10.1%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 198 (6.6%) | 264 (10.1%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 155 (5.1%) | 175 (6.7%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 42 (1.4%) | 110 (4.2%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 97 (3.2%) | 58 (2.2%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 40 (1.3%) | 124 (4.7%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 34 (1.1%) | 69 (2.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 95 (3.2%) | 96 (3.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 77 (2.6%) | 60 (2.3%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 109 (3.6%) | 43 (1.6%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 36 (1.2%) | 101 (3.9%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 122 (4.1%) | 256 (9.8%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 149 (5.0%) | 181 (6.9%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 108 (3.6%) | 117 (4.5%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 233 (7.7%) | 141 (5.4%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 117 (3.9%) | 158 (6.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 122 (4.1%) | 90 (3.4%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 300 (10.0%) | 180 (6.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 245 (8.2%) | 172 (6.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 406 (13.5%) | 138 (5.3%) |
| $100,000+ | 322 (10.7%) | 84 (3.2%) |
| Total | 3,007 (100.0%) | 2,617 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Nemaha County
Average earnings in Nemaha County are $53,496 for men and $34,769 for women, a difference of 35.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,404, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $46,308. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,000, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,250.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $56,250 | $26,250 |
| High School Diploma | $47,875 | $28,603 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $46,308 | $29,801 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,404 | $45,319 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,432 | $55,000 |
| Total | $53,496 | $34,769 |
Family Income in Nemaha County
Family Income Brackets in Nemaha County
According to the Nemaha County family income data, there are 710 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.6% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 48 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 48 | 1.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 48 | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 72 | 2.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 112 | 4.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 317 | 11.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 398 | 14.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 416 | 15.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 710 | 26.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 320 | 12.0% |
| $200,000+ | 227 | 8.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Nemaha County
7+ person families (67 | 2.5%) account for the highest median family income in Nemaha County with $144,464 per family, while 2-person families (1,501 | 56.3%) have the highest median income of $40,962 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,501 (56.3%) | $81,925 |
| 3-Person Families | 397 (14.9%) | $96,063 |
| 4-Person Families | 256 (9.6%) | $117,500 |
| 5-Person Families | 316 (11.8%) | $104,643 |
| 6-Person Families | 131 (4.9%) | $143,984 |
| 7+ Person Families | 67 (2.5%) | $144,464 |
| Total | 2,668 (100.0%) | $95,802 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Nemaha County
The median family income in Nemaha County is $95,802, with families comprising 3+ earners (457) having the highest median family income of $138,365, while families with no earners (433) have the lowest median family income of $49,951, accounting for 17.1% and 16.2% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 433 (16.2%) | $49,951 |
| 1 Earner | 544 (20.4%) | $52,500 |
| 2 Earners | 1,234 (46.3%) | $110,919 |
| 3+ Earners | 457 (17.1%) | $138,365 |
| Total | 2,668 (100.0%) | $95,802 |
Household Income in Nemaha County
Household Income Brackets in Nemaha County
With 777 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Nemaha County, accounting for 19.5% of all households. In contrast, only 104 households (2.6%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 104 | 2.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 132 | 3.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 379 | 9.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 371 | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 466 | 11.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 658 | 16.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 482 | 12.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 777 | 19.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 367 | 9.2% |
| $200,000+ | 251 | 6.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Nemaha County
The median household income in Nemaha County is $72,788, with the highest median household income of $87,188 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,443 households (36.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $29,722, with 224 households (5.6%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 224 (5.6%) | $29,722 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,189 (29.8%) | $83,456 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,443 (36.2%) | $87,188 |
| 65+ Years | 1,130 (28.3%) | $49,792 |
| Total | 3,986 (100.0%) | $72,788 |
Poverty in Nemaha County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Nemaha County
With 5.8% poverty level for males and 11.9% for females among the residents of Nemaha County, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 18 males (40.9%) and 163 females (43.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 16 (4.0%) | 9 (2.8%) |
| 5 Years | 6 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 36 (8.5%) | 57 (11.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (15.9%) |
| 15 Years | 18 (40.9%) | 6 (10.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 44 (22.7%) | 11 (7.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 8 (1.9%) | 163 (43.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 18 (3.2%) | 67 (14.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 33 (5.7%) | 38 (6.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 11 (2.1%) | 19 (3.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 44 (6.1%) | 45 (6.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 17 (3.5%) | 15 (3.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 46 (12.2%) | 103 (24.6%) |
| Total | 297 (5.8%) | 566 (11.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Nemaha County
According to the poverty statistics in Nemaha County, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 387 (96.0%) | 314 (97.2%) |
| 5 Years | 111 (94.9%) | 69 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 387 (91.5%) | 443 (88.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 264 (100.0%) | 174 (84.1%) |
| 15 Years | 26 (59.1%) | 52 (89.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 150 (77.3%) | 130 (92.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 413 (98.1%) | 208 (56.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 551 (96.8%) | 407 (85.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 545 (94.3%) | 551 (93.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 522 (97.9%) | 483 (96.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 674 (93.9%) | 611 (93.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 474 (96.5%) | 449 (96.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 331 (87.8%) | 315 (75.4%) |
| Total | 4,835 (94.2%) | 4,206 (88.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Nemaha County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Nemaha County show that 3.5% or 79 of the total 2,237 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 12.1%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,355 (94.8%) | 75 (5.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 383 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 391 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 29 (87.9%) | 4 (12.1%) |
| Total | 2,158 (96.5%) | 79 (3.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Nemaha County
According to the poverty data in Nemaha County, 2.0% or 5 single-father households and 33.0% or 61 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (3.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (92.9%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (5.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 5 (3.3%) | 30 (34.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (87.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (92.9%) |
| Total | 5 (2.0%) | 61 (33.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Nemaha County
The poverty data for Nemaha County shows that 79 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 66 of the single-parent households (15.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (12.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (92.9%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 75 (5.2%) | 4 (3.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (14.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (33.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 4 (12.1%) | 13 (92.9%) |
| Total | 79 (3.5%) | 66 (15.3%) |
Race in Nemaha County
The most populous races in Nemaha County are White / Caucasian (9,741 | 95.3%), Two or more Races (328 | 3.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (231 | 2.3%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 16 | 0.2% |
| Black / African American | 48 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 231 | 2.3% |
| Native / Alaskan | 55 | 0.5% |
| White / Caucasian | 9,741 | 95.3% |
| Two or more Races | 328 | 3.2% |
| Some other Race | 31 | 0.3% |
| Total | 10,219 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Nemaha County
The most populous ancestries reported in Nemaha County are German (5,072 | 49.6%), Irish (1,049 | 10.3%), English (718 | 7.0%), American (674 | 6.6%), and Swiss (262 | 2.6%), together accounting for 76.1% of all Nemaha County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 2 | 0.0% |
| American | 674 | 6.6% |
| Bhutanese | 3 | 0.0% |
| Blackfeet | 3 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 7 | 0.1% |
| British | 25 | 0.2% |
| Burmese | 5 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 16 | 0.2% |
| Cherokee | 15 | 0.2% |
| Choctaw | 7 | 0.1% |
| Colombian | 9 | 0.1% |
| Croatian | 29 | 0.3% |
| Czech | 101 | 1.0% |
| Czechoslovakian | 42 | 0.4% |
| Danish | 76 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 128 | 1.3% |
| Eastern European | 15 | 0.2% |
| English | 718 | 7.0% |
| European | 214 | 2.1% |
| Finnish | 8 | 0.1% |
| French | 82 | 0.8% |
| French Canadian | 12 | 0.1% |
| German | 5,072 | 49.6% |
| Ghanaian | 7 | 0.1% |
| Guatemalan | 15 | 0.2% |
| Hungarian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 1,049 | 10.3% |
| Italian | 87 | 0.9% |
| Korean | 31 | 0.3% |
| Mexican | 158 | 1.5% |
| Mexican American Indian | 11 | 0.1% |
| Navajo | 10 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 43 | 0.4% |
| Pennsylvania German | 32 | 0.3% |
| Peruvian | 15 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 43 | 0.4% |
| Portuguese | 2 | 0.0% |
| Potawatomi | 24 | 0.2% |
| Puerto Rican | 2 | 0.0% |
| Russian | 15 | 0.2% |
| Salvadoran | 1 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 17 | 0.2% |
| Scottish | 147 | 1.4% |
| Serbian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Sioux | 4 | 0.0% |
| South African | 5 | 0.1% |
| South American | 24 | 0.2% |
| South American Indian | 15 | 0.2% |
| Spaniard | 9 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 22 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 14 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 185 | 1.8% |
| Swiss | 262 | 2.6% |
| Welsh | 15 | 0.2% | View All 56 Rows |
Immigrants in Nemaha County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Nemaha County came from Latin America (35 | 0.3%), Europe (29 | 0.3%), Central America (28 | 0.3%), Italy (22 | 0.2%), and Southern Europe (22 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.3% of all Nemaha County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 5 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 5 | 0.1% |
| Brazil | 7 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 3 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 28 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 5 | 0.1% |
| El Salvador | 1 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 29 | 0.3% |
| Germany | 7 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 15 | 0.2% |
| Italy | 22 | 0.2% |
| Korea | 5 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 35 | 0.3% |
| Mexico | 12 | 0.1% |
| South Africa | 5 | 0.1% |
| South America | 7 | 0.1% |
| Southern Europe | 22 | 0.2% |
| Western Europe | 7 | 0.1% | View All 18 Rows |
Sex and Age in Nemaha County
Sex and Age in Nemaha County
The most populous age groups in Nemaha County are 10 to 14 Years (454 | 8.7%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (435 | 8.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 403 (7.7%) | 323 (6.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 372 (7.1%) | 424 (8.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 454 (8.7%) | 378 (7.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 356 (6.8%) | 300 (6.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 305 (5.8%) | 270 (5.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 272 (5.2%) | 225 (4.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 299 (5.7%) | 249 (5.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 252 (4.8%) | 234 (4.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 330 (6.3%) | 355 (7.1%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 255 (4.9%) | 239 (4.8%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 280 (5.4%) | 263 (5.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 363 (7.0%) | 227 (4.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 365 (7.0%) | 435 (8.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 260 (5.0%) | 262 (5.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 246 (4.7%) | 213 (4.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 169 (3.2%) | 135 (2.7%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 47 (0.9%) | 157 (3.1%) |
| 85 Years and over | 196 (3.7%) | 306 (6.1%) |
| Total | 5,224 (100.0%) | 4,995 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Nemaha County
Median Family Size in Nemaha County
The median family size in Nemaha County is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,237 | 83.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (246 | 9.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.78 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,237 (83.9%) | 3.10 |
| Single Male/Father | 246 (9.2%) | 2.78 |
| Single Female/Mother | 185 (6.9%) | 2.96 |
| Total Families | 2,668 (100.0%) | 3.06 |
Median Household Size in Nemaha County
The median household size in Nemaha County is 2.48 persons per household, with single male/father households (246 | 6.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.48 persons per household. non-family households (1,318 | 33.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,237 (56.1%) | 3.11 |
| Single Male/Father | 246 (6.2%) | 3.48 |
| Single Female/Mother | 185 (4.6%) | 3.04 |
| Non-family | 1,318 (33.1%) | 1.15 |
| Total Households | 3,986 (100.0%) | 2.48 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Nemaha County
Out of a total of 3,986 households in Nemaha County, 2,668 (66.9%) are family households, while 1,318 (33.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,387, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,173.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,173 (29.4%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,387 (34.8%) | 130 (3.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 472 (11.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 295 (7.4%) | 15 (0.4%) |
| 5-Person Households | 276 (6.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 171 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 67 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,668 (66.9%) | 1,318 (33.1%) |
Female Fertility in Nemaha County
Fertility by Age in Nemaha County
Average fertility rate in Nemaha County is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 160.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.8% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 119 (83.8%) | 160.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 23 (16.2%) | 25.0 |
| Total | 142 (100.0%) | 73.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Nemaha County
64.1% of women with births (142) in Nemaha County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 42.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 68 (57.1%) | 51 (42.9%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 91 (64.1%) | 51 (35.9%) |
Fertility by Education in Nemaha County
Average fertility rate in Nemaha County is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 186.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 8.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 36.6% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 2 (1.4%) | 8.0 |
| High School Diploma | 45 (31.7%) | 110.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 15 (10.6%) | 24.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28 (19.7%) | 72.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 52 (36.6%) | 186.0 |
| Total | 142 (100.0%) | 73.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Nemaha County
35.9% of women with births in Nemaha County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 84.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 7 (15.6%) | 38 (84.4%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 6 (40.0%) | 9 (60.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24 (85.7%) | 4 (14.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 52 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 91 (64.1%) | 51 (35.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Nemaha County
Employment by Class of Employer in Nemaha County
Among the 5,073 employed individuals in Nemaha County, private company employees (3,134 | 61.8%), not-for-profit organizations (559 | 11.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (443 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 3,134 | 61.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 341 | 6.7% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 443 | 8.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 559 | 11.0% |
| Local Government Employees | 416 | 8.2% |
| State Government Employees | 103 | 2.0% |
| Federal Government Employees | 64 | 1.3% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 13 | 0.3% |
| Total | 5,073 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Nemaha County
According to the labor force statistics for Nemaha County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,763), 67.2% or 5,217 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 89 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 92.3% or 531 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.5% or 40 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 349 (63.0%) | 40 (11.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 531 (92.3%) | 20 (3.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 443 (89.1%) | 8 (1.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 503 (91.8%) | 7 (1.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,055 (90.1%) | 6 (0.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 927 (89.4%) | 6 (0.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 502 (85.1%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 569 (71.1%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 277 (28.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 58 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,217 (67.2%) | 89 (1.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Nemaha County
According to labor force statistics for Nemaha County, 86.1% of individuals (3,998) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,643) are in the labor force, with 0.8% or 32 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.0% or 1,399 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.0% or 22 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 203 (90.6%) | 2 (1.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,080 (73.5%) | 29 (2.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,317 (89.2%) | 7 (0.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,399 (95.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,998 (86.1%) | 37 (0.8%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Nemaha County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Nemaha County are Management (802 | 15.7%), Community & Social Service (488 | 9.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (406 | 7.9%), Education Instruction & Library (328 | 6.4%), and Health Technologists (220 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Nemaha County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (95.5%), Architecture & Engineering (88.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (81.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (83.8%), Health Technologists (83.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 529 (66.0%) | 273 (34.0%) |
| Business & Financial | 81 (63.3%) | 47 (36.7%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 116 (81.1%) | 27 (18.9%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 21 (95.5%) | 1 (4.5%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 84 (88.4%) | 11 (11.6%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 11 (42.3%) | 15 (57.7%) |
| Community & Social Service | 89 (18.2%) | 399 (81.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 21 (18.4%) | 93 (81.6%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 9 (45.0%) | 11 (55.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 53 (16.2%) | 275 (83.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 6 (23.1%) | 20 (76.9%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 71 (17.5%) | 335 (82.5%) |
| Health Technologists | 36 (16.4%) | 184 (83.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 886 (45.0%) | 1,081 (55.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,706 (52.8%) | 2,418 (47.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Nemaha County are Healthcare Support (304 | 5.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (182 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (143 | 2.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (99 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (47 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Nemaha County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (97.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (93.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (98.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 4 (1.3%) | 300 (98.7%) |
| Security & Protection | 46 (97.9%) | 1 (2.1%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 15 (93.8%) | 1 (6.2%) |
| Law Enforcement | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 66 (36.3%) | 116 (63.7%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 74 (74.8%) | 25 (25.3%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 143 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 190 (24.5%) | 585 (75.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,706 (52.8%) | 2,418 (47.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Nemaha County are Office & Administration (505 | 9.9%), and Sales & Related (352 | 6.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 161 (45.7%) | 191 (54.3%) |
| Office & Administration | 102 (20.2%) | 403 (79.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 263 (30.7%) | 594 (69.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,706 (52.8%) | 2,418 (47.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Nemaha County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (201 | 3.9%), Construction & Extraction (156 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (93 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 37 (39.8%) | 56 (60.2%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 156 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 189 (94.0%) | 12 (6.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 382 (84.9%) | 68 (15.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,706 (52.8%) | 2,418 (47.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Nemaha County are Production (505 | 9.9%), Transportation (312 | 6.1%), and Material Moving (258 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 447 (88.5%) | 58 (11.5%) |
| Transportation | 304 (97.4%) | 8 (2.6%) |
| Material Moving | 234 (90.7%) | 24 (9.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 985 (91.6%) | 90 (8.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,706 (52.8%) | 2,418 (47.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Nemaha County
Employment Industries in Nemaha County
The major employment industries in Nemaha County include Manufacturing (993 | 19.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (888 | 17.3%), Retail Trade (527 | 10.3%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (509 | 9.9%), and Educational Services (426 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Nemaha County
The Nemaha County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (94.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (78.6%), and Educational Services (73.2%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 402 (79.0%) | 107 (21.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 20 (80.0%) | 5 (20.0%) |
| Construction | 201 (90.5%) | 21 (9.5%) |
| Manufacturing | 752 (75.7%) | 241 (24.3%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 62 (68.1%) | 29 (31.9%) |
| Retail Trade | 286 (54.3%) | 241 (45.7%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 268 (77.0%) | 80 (23.0%) |
| Utilities | 50 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 14 (45.2%) | 17 (54.8%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 104 (53.6%) | 90 (46.4%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 42 (37.5%) | 70 (62.5%) |
| Enterprise Management | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 79 (95.2%) | 4 (4.8%) |
| Educational Services | 114 (26.8%) | 312 (73.2%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 50 (5.6%) | 838 (94.4%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 52 (52.5%) | 47 (47.5%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 38 (21.3%) | 140 (78.6%) |
| Public Administration | 57 (54.8%) | 47 (45.2%) |
| Total | 2,706 (52.8%) | 2,418 (47.2%) |
Education in Nemaha County
School Enrollment in Nemaha County
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,607 students in Nemaha County are elementary school (676 | 25.9%), middle school (672 | 25.8%), and high school (661 | 25.4%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 236 | 9.0% |
| Kindergarten | 101 | 3.9% |
| Elementary School | 676 | 25.9% |
| Middle School | 672 | 25.8% |
| High School | 661 | 25.4% |
| College / Undergraduate | 213 | 8.2% |
| Graduate / Professional | 48 | 1.8% |
| Total | 2,607 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Nemaha County
Out of a total of 2,607 students who are enrolled in schools in Nemaha County, 401 (15.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,206 (84.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 50 (47.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 415 (97.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 55 (52.4%) | 50 (47.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 658 (83.5%) | 130 (16.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 663 (79.7%) | 169 (20.3%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 415 (97.0%) | 13 (3.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 174 (90.2%) | 19 (9.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 121 (96.8%) | 4 (3.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 18 (69.2%) | 8 (30.8%) |
| 35 Years and over | 101 (91.8%) | 9 (8.2%) |
| Total | 2,206 (84.6%) | 401 (15.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Nemaha County
Education (507 | 25.5%), business (482 | 24.3%), science & technology (254 | 12.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (153 | 7.7%), and liberal arts & history (115 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,987 individuals in Nemaha County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 51 | 2.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 153 | 7.7% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 36 | 1.8% |
| Psychology | 76 | 3.8% |
| Social Sciences | 28 | 1.4% |
| Engineering | 101 | 5.1% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 14 | 0.7% |
| Science & Technology | 254 | 12.8% |
| Business | 482 | 24.3% |
| Education | 507 | 25.5% |
| Literature & Languages | 30 | 1.5% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 115 | 5.8% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 21 | 1.1% |
| Communications | 51 | 2.6% |
| Arts & Humanities | 68 | 3.4% |
| Total | 1,987 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Nemaha County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Nemaha County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Nemaha County are males with 3 vehicles (937, accounting for 35.2%) and females with 3 vehicles (687, making up 39.3%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 43 (1.6%) | 14 (0.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 246 (9.2%) | 278 (11.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 745 (28.0%) | 709 (29.7%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 937 (35.2%) | 687 (28.8%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 514 (19.3%) | 529 (22.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 178 (6.7%) | 167 (7.0%) |
| Total | 2,663 (100.0%) | 2,384 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Nemaha County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Nemaha County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,281 commuters, 26.6%), less than 5 minutes (849 commuters, 17.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (845 commuters, 17.5%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 849 | 17.6% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,281 | 26.6% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 742 | 15.4% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 845 | 17.5% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 386 | 8.0% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 163 | 3.4% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 290 | 6.0% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 41 | 0.9% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 13 | 0.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 41 | 0.9% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 127 | 2.6% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 41 | 0.9% |
Commute Time by Sex in Nemaha County
The most common commute times in Nemaha County are 5 to 9 minutes (677 commuters, 26.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (604 commuters, 26.7%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 429 (16.8%) | 420 (18.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 677 (26.5%) | 604 (26.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 497 (19.4%) | 245 (10.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 445 (17.4%) | 400 (17.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 165 (6.5%) | 221 (9.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 71 (2.8%) | 92 (4.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 160 (6.2%) | 130 (5.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 13 (0.5%) | 28 (1.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 10 (0.4%) | 3 (0.1%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 12 (0.5%) | 29 (1.3%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 68 (2.7%) | 59 (2.6%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 12 (0.5%) | 29 (1.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Nemaha County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Nemaha County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (628, 24.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (579, 25.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 177 (6.9%) | 68 (3.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 79 (3.1%) | 29 (1.3%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 168 (6.6%) | 51 (2.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 136 (5.3%) | 62 (2.7%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 332 (13.0%) | 247 (10.9%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 557 (21.8%) | 337 (14.9%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 628 (24.5%) | 579 (25.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 193 (7.5%) | 341 (15.1%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 26 (1.0%) | 85 (3.8%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 62 (2.4%) | 33 (1.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 6 (0.2%) | 10 (0.4%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 116 (4.5%) | 250 (11.1%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 79 (3.1%) | 166 (7.3%) |
| Total | 2,559 (100.0%) | 2,260 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Nemaha County
Occupancy by Ownership in Nemaha County
Of the total 3,986 dwellings in Nemaha County, owner-occupied units account for 3,069 (77.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 917 (23.0%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 3,069 | 77.0% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 917 | 23.0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,986 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Nemaha County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,173 | 29.4% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,517 | 38.1% |
| 3-Person Household | 472 | 11.8% |
| 4+ Person Household | 824 | 20.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,986 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Nemaha County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 721 (61.5%) | 452 (38.5%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,308 (86.2%) | 209 (13.8%) |
| 3-Person Household | 303 (64.2%) | 169 (35.8%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 737 (89.4%) | 87 (10.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 3,069 (77.0%) | 917 (23.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Nemaha County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 147 (62.5%) | 88 (37.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,078 (76.6%) | 330 (23.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 851 (69.2%) | 378 (30.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 993 (89.1%) | 121 (10.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Nemaha County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 784 | 19.7% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 629 | 15.8% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 590 | 14.8% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 853 | 21.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 544 | 13.7% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 306 | 7.7% |
| 85 Years and Over | 280 | 7.0% |
| Total | 3,986 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Nemaha County
Median Income by Occupancy in Nemaha County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 3,069 (77.0%) | $88,589 |
| Renter-Occupied | 917 (23.0%) | $29,923 |
| Average | 3,986 (100.0%) | $72,788 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Nemaha County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 23 (0.7%) | 26 (2.8%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 27 (0.9%) | 27 (2.9%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 63 (2.1%) | 69 (7.5%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 65 (2.1%) | 69 (7.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 114 (3.7%) | 132 (14.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 171 (5.6%) | 198 (21.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 365 (11.9%) | 100 (10.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 519 (16.9%) | 140 (15.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 377 (12.3%) | 107 (11.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 728 (23.7%) | 49 (5.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 617 (20.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,069 (100.0%) | 917 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Nemaha County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 219 (7.1%) | 38 (4.1%) |
| $300 to $499 | 577 (18.8%) | 81 (8.8%) |
| $500 to $799 | 875 (28.5%) | 300 (32.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 370 (12.1%) | 254 (27.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 413 (13.5%) | 105 (11.5%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 303 (9.9%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 208 (6.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 75 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 29 (0.9%) | 5 (0.5%) |
| Total | 3,069 (100.0%) | 917 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Nemaha County
Housing Structures in Nemaha County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,404 | 85.4% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 102 | 2.6% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 49 | 1.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 117 | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 25 | 0.6% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 165 | 4.1% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 124 | 3.1% |
| Total | 3,986 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Nemaha County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 2,875 (84.5%) | 529 (15.5%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 55 (53.9%) | 47 (46.1%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 49 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 117 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 41 (24.8%) | 124 (75.1%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 98 (79.0%) | 26 (21.0%) |
| Total | 3,069 (77.0%) | 917 (23.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Nemaha County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.8%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 42 (1.4%) | 145 (15.8%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 663 (21.6%) | 434 (47.3%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 941 (30.7%) | 186 (20.3%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,423 (46.4%) | 145 (15.8%) |
| Total | 3,069 (100.0%) | 917 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Nemaha County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 1,454 (47.4%) | 387 (42.2%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 941 (30.7%) | 256 (27.9%) |
| Electricity | 427 (13.9%) | 255 (27.8%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 39 (1.3%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 208 (6.8%) | 6 (0.6%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (1.2%) |
| Total | 3,069 (100.0%) | 917 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Nemaha County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 43 (1.4%) | 117 (12.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 445 (14.5%) | 468 (51.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,139 (37.1%) | 138 (15.0%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,442 (47.0%) | 194 (21.2%) |
| Total | 3,069 (100.0%) | 917 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Nemaha County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Nemaha County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,778 | 1,291 |
| Median Property Value | $163,500 | $186,800 |
| Median Household Income | $69,942 | $248 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $534 | $27 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,469 | $9 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Nemaha County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 325 (18.3%) | 109 (8.4%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 301 (16.9%) | 149 (11.5%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 711 (40.0%) | 728 (56.4%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 332 (18.7%) | 225 (17.4%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 56 (3.2%) | 49 (3.8%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (2.2%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 53 (3.0%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| Total | 1,778 (100.0%) | 1,291 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Nemaha County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 38 (2.1%) | 20 (1.5%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 225 (12.7%) | 12 (0.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 124 (7.0%) | 17 (1.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 243 (13.7%) | 47 (3.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 310 (17.4%) | 122 (9.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 211 (11.9%) | 209 (16.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 258 (14.5%) | 166 (12.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 369 (20.7%) | 470 (36.4%) |
| Total | 1,778 (100.0%) | 1,291 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Nemaha County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 850 (47.8%) | 106,594 (8,256.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 358 (20.1%) | 664 (51.4%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 119 (6.7%) | 355 (27.5%) |
| 4.0x or more | 444 (25.0%) | 122 (9.5%) |
| Total | 1,778 (100.0%) | 1,291 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Nemaha County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 435 (24.5%) | 8 (0.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 449 (25.3%) | 155 (12.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 842 (47.4%) | 323 (25.0%) |
| Total | 1,778 (100.0%) | 1,291 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Nemaha County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nemaha County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 878 (96.3%) | 34 (3.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,974 (96.0%) | 83 (4.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 547 (77.4%) | 160 (22.6%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 846 (89.0%) | 104 (11.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,075 (92.1%) | 92 (7.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,004 (97.0%) | 31 (3.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,277 (92.9%) | 97 (7.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 955 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 795 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 9,351 (94.0%) | 601 (6.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Nemaha County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 878 (96.3%) | 34 (3.7%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,974 (96.0%) | 83 (4.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 547 (77.4%) | 160 (22.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Nemaha County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 771 (85.5%) | 131 (14.5%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,358 (89.0%) | 168 (11.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,531 (94.0%) | 97 (6.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,295 (93.8%) | 85 (6.2%) |
| $100,000 and over | 4,352 (97.7%) | 102 (2.3%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nemaha County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 225 (24.7%) | 665 (72.9%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 338 (16.4%) | 1,684 (81.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 35 (5.0%) | 530 (75.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 63 (6.6%) | 798 (84.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 128 (11.0%) | 995 (85.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 97 (9.4%) | 920 (88.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 160 (11.6%) | 1,164 (84.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 937 (98.1%) | 632 (66.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 795 (100.0%) | 550 (69.2%) |
| Total | 2,778 (27.9%) | 7,938 (79.8%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Nemaha County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 24 (2.3%) | 31 (3.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 104 (10.5%) | 21 (2.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 284 (15.5%) | 155 (8.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 97 (19.8%) | 133 (28.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 261 (69.2%) | 246 (58.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Nemaha County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 7 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 82 (4.5%) | 28 (1.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 56 (11.4%) | 21 (4.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 142 (37.7%) | 152 (36.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 49 (5.0%) | 5 (0.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 42 (2.3%) | 20 (1.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5 (1.0%) | 55 (11.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 90 (23.9%) | 29 (6.9%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 17 (1.6%) | 28 (2.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 68 (6.9%) | 16 (1.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 122 (6.7%) | 84 (4.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 34 (6.9%) | 26 (5.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 146 (38.7%) | 47 (11.2%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 75 (4.1%) | 89 (5.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 36 (7.3%) | 64 (13.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 177 (46.9%) | 126 (30.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 96 (5.2%) | 33 (1.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1 (0.2%) | 16 (3.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 91 (24.1%) | 38 (9.1%) |
Technology Access in Nemaha County
Computing Device Access in Nemaha County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 2,966 | 74.4% |
| Smartphone | 3,216 | 80.7% |
| Tablet | 2,076 | 52.1% |
| No Computing Device | 440 | 11.0% |
| Total | 3,986 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Nemaha County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 19 | 0.5% |
| Broadband Home | 2,323 | 58.3% |
| Cellular Data Only | 484 | 12.1% |
| Satellite Internet | 591 | 14.8% |
| No Internet | 682 | 17.1% |
| Total | 3,986 | 100.0% |
Nemaha County Summary
Nemaha County is located in the northeast corner of Kansas and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The county was established in 1855 and is named after the Nemaha River, which flows through the county. The county seat is Seneca, and the largest city is Seneca. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,142.
Geography
Nemaha County is located in the northeast corner of Kansas and is bordered by Brown County to the north, Marshall County to the east, Pottawatomie County to the south, and Jackson County to the west. The county covers an area of 576 square miles and is mostly rural, with the majority of the land being used for agricultural purposes. The Nemaha River flows through the county, and there are several small lakes and ponds scattered throughout the area. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner, at an elevation of 1,068 feet.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 10,142 people, 3,845 households, and 2,717 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945 and the median income for a family was $54,813. The per capita income for the county was $21,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Nemaha County is largely agricultural, with the majority of the land being used for farming and ranching. The county is home to several large farms, including the Nemaha Valley Farm, which is one of the largest in the state. The county also has several small businesses, including a few restaurants, a grocery store, and a few retail stores. The county is also home to a few manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory.
The county is served by two major highways, US-36 and US-75, which provide access to the larger cities in the area. The county is also served by a few small airports, including the Seneca Municipal Airport.
Conclusion
Nemaha County is a rural county located in the northeast corner of Kansas. The county is mostly agricultural, with the majority of the land being used for farming and ranching. The county is home to several small businesses, and is served by two major highways and a few small airports. The population of the county is 10,142, and the median income for a household is $45,945.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Nemaha County?
Per Capita income in Nemaha County is $36,959.
What is the Median Family Income in Nemaha County?
Median Family Income in Nemaha County is $95,802.
What is the Median Household income in Nemaha County?
Median Household Income in Nemaha County is $72,788.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Nemaha County?
Income or Wage Gap in Nemaha County is 35.1%.
Women in Nemaha County earn 64.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Nemaha County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Nemaha County is 0.45.
What is the Total Population of Nemaha County?
Total Population of Nemaha County is 10,219.
What is the Total Male Population of Nemaha County?
Total Male Population of Nemaha County is 5,224.
What is the Total Female Population of Nemaha County?
Total Female Population of Nemaha County is 4,995.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Nemaha County?
There are 104.58 Males per 100 Females in Nemaha County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Nemaha County?
There are 95.62 Females per 100 Males in Nemaha County.
What is the Median Population Age in Nemaha County?
Median Population Age in Nemaha County is 40.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Nemaha County
Average Family Size in Nemaha County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Nemaha County
Average Household Size in Nemaha County is 2.5 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Nemaha County?
There are 5,217 People in the Labor Forcein in Nemaha County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Nemaha County?
67.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Nemaha County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Nemaha County?
Unemployment Rate in Nemaha County is 1.7%.