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Fillmore County, Nebraska
Fillmore County, Nebraska. Fillmore County had 5,458 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. It holds 21 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 13 towns and townships) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 31059.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,458
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,551 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,541
Median household income
$76,295
±$4,730 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$151,000
±$10,781 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$716
±$54 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Fillmore County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,551 residents in Fillmore County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,458 for July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,541 over 575 square miles of land.
| Measure | Fillmore County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,541 | 1,978,707 | −6 |
| Households | 2,357±91 | 797,847 | −153 |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.09 | 2.42 | +0.17 |
| Housing units | 2,724±25 | 863,444 | −204 |
Fillmore County's population since 2000
From 6,634 in 2000 to 5,458 in 2025: down 17.7%. 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 Fillmore County?
Fillmore County holds 21 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 13 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Geneva with 2,100 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Geneva | 2,136 | $80,398 |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter-Fairmont Consolidated Township | 1,283 | $72,727 |
| Madison TownshipGEOID 3105930205 | 621 | $64,375 |
| Stanton Township | 617 | $69,286 |
| Fairmont | 592 | $73,750 |
| Exeter | 523 | $62,917 |
| Shickley | 347 | $72,708 |
| Glengary Township | 343 | $67,143 |
| Milligan | 244 | $65,357 |
| Grafton Township | 222 | $78,500 |
| Franklin Township, Fillmore CountyGEOID 3105917495 | 182 | $69,375 |
| OhiowaGEOID 3136015 | 120 | $42,500 |
| Hamilton TownshipGEOID 3105920715 | 112 | $93,750 |
| Chelsea TownshipGEOID 3105908955 | 108 | not published |
| GraftonGEOID 3119455 | 106 | $71,667 |
| Belle Prairie TownshipGEOID 3105903915 | 99 | $88,333 |
| Liberty Township, Fillmore CountyGEOID 3105926945 | 96 | $120,833 |
| West Blue TownshipGEOID 3105952190 | 76 | $58,750 |
| Bennett TownshipGEOID 3105904335 | 68 | $130,341 |
| Momence TownshipGEOID 3105932515 | 56 | $250,000 or more |
| StrangGEOID 3147360 | 30 | $100,000 |
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 Fillmore County?
The median resident of Fillmore County is 46.1 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 23.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.8%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fillmore County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1±0.7 | 37.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.7%±0.2 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.8%±0.6 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% | 12.7% | −0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.5%±0.8 pts | 75.3% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±1.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.8%±1.2 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.9%±2.7 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±1.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.0 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 Fillmore County earn?
Half of Fillmore County's 2,357 households earn less than $76,295 a year (±$4,730), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $74,227 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fillmore County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,295±$4,730 | $76,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $101,279±$13,924 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,791±$5,203 | $41,751 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8%±1.9 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.7%±4.3 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.9%±1.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.0%±2.6 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 Fillmore County?
Owners occupy 80.4% of Fillmore County's occupied homes and renters 19.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,000 by its owner (±$10,781). The median renter pays $716 a month including utilities, and 19.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fillmore County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,000±$10,781 | $238,600 | +$52,421 |
| Median gross rent | $716±$54 | $1,072 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.5%±7.5 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,245±$108 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.4%±3.2 pts | 66.5% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,724±25 | 863,444 | −204 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.6%±2.7 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.8%±3.2 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 Fillmore County building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units across Fillmore County in 2025 (3 single-family), 0.5 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 Fillmore County get to work?
74.5% of Fillmore County's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes.
| Measure | Fillmore County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1%±2.2 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.5%±3.1 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7%±2.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 4.9%±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5%±2.0 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min±2.8 | 19.2 min | +5.0 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 Fillmore County's census tracts?
Fillmore County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $72,596 (Tract 916) to $80,350 (Tract 917).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Fillmore County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 50th of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 59th of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th of 93 |
| Median household income | 19th of 93 |
| Median home value | 54th of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 61st of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th of 93 |
| Median age | 22nd 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fillmore 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.