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Cuming County, Nebraska
Cuming County, Nebraska. Cuming County had 8,823 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. It holds 20 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 16 towns and townships) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 31039.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,823
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,013 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,975
Median household income
$71,104
±$4,725 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$178,800
±$16,446 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$789
±$43 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Cuming County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,013 residents in Cuming County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,823 for July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,975 over 570 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cuming County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,975 | 1,978,707 | +23 |
| Households | 3,807±114 | 797,847 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.07 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,153±21 | 863,444 | −87 |
Cuming County's population since 2000
From 10,203 in 2000 to 8,823 in 2025: down 13.5%. 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 Cuming County?
Cuming County holds 20 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 16 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is West Point with 3,411 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| West Point | 3,500 | $65,793 |
|---|---|---|
| Wisner | 1,239 | $61,739 |
| Beemer Township | 796 | $62,750 |
| Bancroft Township | 636 | $59,896 |
| Beemer | 611 | $61,667 |
| Sherman Township, Cuming CountyGEOID 3103944910 | 539 | $110,000 |
| Bancroft | 496 | $50,833 |
| Elkhorn Township, Cuming CountyGEOID 3103915010 | 268 | $87,411 |
| Lincoln Township, Cuming CountyGEOID 3103927190 | 212 | $72,321 |
| Garfield Township, Cuming CountyGEOID 3103918125 | 202 | not published |
| Cuming Township, Cuming CountyGEOID 3103911685 | 201 | not published |
| Neligh TownshipGEOID 3103933845 | 187 | $89,107 |
| Logan Township, Cuming CountyGEOID 3103928665 | 173 | $86,250 |
| Monterey TownshipGEOID 3103932690 | 169 | $250,000 or more |
| St. Charles TownshipGEOID 3103942985 | 164 | not published |
| Cleveland Township, Cuming CountyGEOID 3103909515 | 164 | $113,438 |
| Bismark Township, Cuming CountyGEOID 3103905063 | 148 | $59,063 |
| Wisner TownshipGEOID 3103953485 | 139 | $92,083 |
| Blaine TownshipGEOID 3103905280 | 138 | $137,759 |
| Grant Township, Cuming CountyGEOID 3103919735 | 138 | $96,458 |
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 Cuming County?
The median resident of Cuming County is 40.9 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 21.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.4%. 6.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cuming County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9±0.8 | 37.2 | −1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 25.1%±0.2 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.5%±0.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.4% | 12.7% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.1%±0.2 pts | 75.3% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.7%±1.4 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.7%±1.1 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±0.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7%±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3%±1.9 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±1.8 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.9%±3.2 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.2 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 Cuming County earn?
Half of Cuming County's 3,807 households earn less than $71,104 a year (±$4,725), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $69,864 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cuming County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,104±$4,725 | $76,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,056±$8,272 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,381±$3,390 | $41,751 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7%±2.2 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.1%±4.2 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.5%±1.1 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.0%±3.0 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 Cuming County?
Owners occupy 68.9% of Cuming County's occupied homes and renters 31.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $178,800 by its owner (±$16,446). The median renter pays $789 a month including utilities, and 22.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cuming County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $178,800±$16,446 | $238,600 | +$28,409 |
| Median gross rent | $789±$43 | $1,072 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.1%±8.9 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,461±$145 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.9%±4.0 pts | 66.5% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,153±21 | 863,444 | −87 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8%±4.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.5%±2.9 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7%±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.1%±4.0 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 Cuming County building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units across Cuming County in 2025 (22 single-family), 2.5 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 Cuming County get to work?
83.9% of Cuming County's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Cuming County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.5%±2.5 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2%±1.3 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.9%±2.8 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±1.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3%±2.4 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.2 min±1.8 | 19.2 min | no clear change |
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 Cuming County's census tracts?
Cuming County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $67,553 (Tract 9728) to $77,500 (Tract 9727).
| Tract 972731039972700 | 2,781±195 | $77,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 972831039972800 | 4,001±155 | $67,553 |
| Tract 972931039972900 | 2,193±192 | $73,359 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Cuming County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 31st of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 63rd of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 93 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 93 |
| Median home value | 33rd of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 45th of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 81st of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38th of 93 |
| Median age | 67th 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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