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Antelope County, Nebraska
Antelope County, Nebraska. Antelope County had 6,352 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Nebraska (+2.9%). It holds 8 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 31003.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,352
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,295 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,305
Median household income
$66,105
±$2,799 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$130,300
±$22,098 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$692
±$77 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Antelope County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,295 residents in Antelope County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,352 for July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Nebraska (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,305 over 857 square miles of land.
| Measure | Antelope County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,305 | 1,978,707 | −36 |
| Households | 2,636±83 | 797,847 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.07 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,149±23 | 863,444 | −182 |
Antelope County's population since 2000
From 7,452 in 2000 to 6,352 in 2025: down 14.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Antelope County?
Antelope County holds 8 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Neligh with 1,551 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Antelope County?
The median resident of Antelope County is 42.4 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 24.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.0%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Antelope County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4±1.0 | 37.2 | −2.5 |
| Under 18 years | 24.8%±0.4 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.7%±0.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% | 12.7% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.8%±0.8 pts | 75.3% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±0.7 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4%±1.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±1.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0%±1.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2%±1.8 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5%±1.7 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.5%±2.3 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Antelope County earn?
Half of Antelope County's 2,636 households earn less than $66,105 a year (±$2,799), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,426 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,679 after inflation. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Antelope County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,105±$2,799 | $76,475 | +$4,679 |
| Mean household income | $84,173±$5,940 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,317±$2,477 | $41,751 | +$3,675 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2%±2.1 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.0%±3.9 pts | 12.0% | −6.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.7%±1.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.3%±2.9 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Antelope County?
Owners occupy 79.0% of Antelope County's occupied homes and renters 21.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $130,300 by its owner (±$22,098). The median renter pays $692 a month including utilities, and 22.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Antelope County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $130,300±$22,098 | $238,600 | +$29,383 |
| Median gross rent | $692±$77 | $1,072 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.7%±6.7 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,283±$105 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.0%±3.4 pts | 66.5% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,149±23 | 863,444 | −182 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.4%±5.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.8%±1.6 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3%±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.0%±3.3 pts | 18.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Antelope County building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units across Antelope County in 2025 (20 single-family), 3.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Antelope County get to work?
78.7% of Antelope County's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.7%.
| Measure | Antelope County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5%±2.5 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7%±3.3 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5%±1.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.8%±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7%±2.4 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.8 min±1.2 | 19.2 min | +2.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Antelope County's census tracts?
Antelope County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,783 (Tract 9797) to $73,554 (Tract 9798).
| Tract 979631003979600 | 2,052±166 | $65,363 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 979731003979700 | 1,597±136 | $59,783 |
| Tract 979831003979800 | 2,656±144 | $73,554 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Antelope County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 46th of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 36th of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd of 93 |
| Median household income | 58th of 93 |
| Median home value | 66th of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 70th of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 55th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77th of 93 |
| Median age | 51st of 93 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Antelope County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.