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Hall County, Nebraska
Hall County, Nebraska. Hall County had 63,633 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than Nebraska (+2.9%). It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 14 census tracts. GEOID 31079.
Hall County is one of the 3 counties of the Grand Island, NE metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
63,633
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 62,895 · ACS 2020-2024: 62,536
Median household income
$69,251
±$4,230 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$224,600
±$5,765 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$943
±$35 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Hall County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 62,895 residents in Hall County. The Census Bureau estimates 63,633 for July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than Nebraska (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 62,536 over 547 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hall County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 62,536 | 1,978,707 | +1,271 |
| Households | 24,587±266 | 797,847 | +1,491 |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.03 | 2.42 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 25,569±69 | 863,444 | +737 |
Hall County's population since 2000
From 53,534 in 2000 to 63,633 in 2025: up 18.9%. 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 Hall County?
Hall County holds 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Grand Island with 53,943 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Grand Island | 53,131 | $63,795 |
|---|---|---|
| Wood River | 1,172 | $75,417 |
| Cairo | 822 | $54,511 |
| Doniphan | 809 | $87,212 |
| Alda | 647 | $57,500 |
| Shelton | 1,034 | $81,278 |
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 Hall County?
The median resident of Hall County is 36.1 years old; 27.4% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 32.4%. 16.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hall County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1±0.3 | 37.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.4%±0.1 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.4% | 12.7% | +4.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.5%±0.7 pts | 75.3% | −6.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.3 pts | 4.6% | +0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±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 | 2.3%±0.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.9%±1.1 pts | 8.0% | +3.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.8%±1.3 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±0.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7%±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.9%±1.5 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.2%±1.3 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.5%±1.4 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.6 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 Hall County earn?
Half of Hall County's 24,587 households earn less than $69,251 a year (±$4,230), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $70,278 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hall County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,251±$4,230 | $76,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,848±$4,598 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,502±$1,665 | $41,751 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.1%±1.9 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.1%±3.5 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.4%±1.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9%±1.6 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 Hall County?
Owners occupy 62.0% of Hall County's occupied homes and renters 38.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $224,600 by its owner (±$5,765). The median renter pays $943 a month including utilities, and 33.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hall County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $224,600±$5,765 | $238,600 | +$44,919 |
| Median gross rent | $943±$35 | $1,072 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.1%±4.5 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,618±$52 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.0%±2.0 pts | 66.5% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,569±69 | 863,444 | +737 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2%±1.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.3%±1.9 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.8%±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.6%±1.8 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 Hall County building?
Builders took permits for 203 new housing units across Hall County in 2025 (79 single-family), 3.2 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 Hall County get to work?
79.4% of Hall County's workers drive alone and 4.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Hall County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.4%±1.5 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.4%±2.4 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1%±2.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4%±1.1 pts | 11.0% | +1.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.5 min±1.0 | 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 Hall County's census tracts?
Hall County is divided into 14 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,932 (Tract 7) to $90,500 (Tract 13).
| Tract 131079000100 | 2,443±243 | $80,833 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 231079000200 | 5,298±711 | $60,386 |
| Tract 331079000300 | 6,106±808 | $73,326 |
| Tract 431079000400 | 4,613±503 | $74,443 |
| Tract 531079000500 | 6,174±564 | $89,417 |
| Tract 631079000600 | 6,379±639 | $86,104 |
| Tract 731079000700 | 4,864±498 | $45,932 |
| Tract 831079000800 | 2,954±288 | $65,982 |
| Tract 931079000900 | 5,337±693 | $51,652 |
| Tract 1031079001000 | 4,897±614 | $72,961 |
| Tract 1131079001100 | 4,694±522 | $62,724 |
| Tract 1231079001200 | 3,554±404 | $72,723 |
| Tract 1331079001300 | 2,971±302 | $90,500 |
| Tract 1431079001400 | 2,252±221 | $87,396 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hall County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 30th of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 93 |
| Median household income | 43rd of 93 |
| Median home value | 11th of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69th of 93 |
| Median age | 83rd 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 Hall 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.