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Hitchcock County, Nebraska
Hitchcock County, Nebraska. Hitchcock County had 2,467 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.8% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 1 census tract. GEOID 31087.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,467
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,616 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,569
Median household income
$51,567
±$2,481 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$96,700
±$7,058 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$714
±$98 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Hitchcock County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,616 residents in Hitchcock County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,467 for July 1, 2025, down 5.8% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,569 over 710 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,569 | 1,978,707 | −246 |
| Households | 1,111±71 | 797,847 | −132 |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.15 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,561±26 | 863,444 | −185 |
Hitchcock County's population since 2000
From 3,111 in 2000 to 2,467 in 2025: down 20.7%. 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 Hitchcock County?
Hitchcock County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Culbertson with 511 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Culbertson | 534 | $51,875 |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 516 | $45,000 |
| Stratton | 310 | $34,643 |
| Palisade | 294 | $62,813 |
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 Hitchcock County?
The median resident of Hitchcock County is 45.5 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 26.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.2%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5±1.2 | 37.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.5%±0.5 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.4%±0.9 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% | 12.7% | +3.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.9%±0.6 pts | 75.3% | −7.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8%±2.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.0%±3.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6%±1.7 pts | 7.2% | −4.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0%±2.1 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.9%±3.6 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±1.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±1.2 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 Hitchcock County earn?
Half of Hitchcock County's 1,111 households earn less than $51,567 a year (±$2,481), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,488 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $9,921 after inflation. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,567±$2,481 | $76,475 | −$9,921 |
| Mean household income | $68,334±$5,397 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,954±$2,106 | $41,751 | −$7,012 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.8%±3.6 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.3%±5.9 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.4%±2.1 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.6%±4.3 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 Hitchcock County?
Owners occupy 78.7% of Hitchcock County's occupied homes and renters 21.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $96,700 by its owner (±$7,058). The median renter pays $714 a month including utilities, and 35.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $96,700±$7,058 | $238,600 | +$14,613 |
| Median gross rent | $714±$98 | $1,072 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.7%±10.2 pts | 35.9% | +17.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,093±$140 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.7%±4.6 pts | 66.5% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,561±26 | 863,444 | −185 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.3%±3.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±6.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.3%±3.3 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.8%±3.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 41.1%±4.8 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 Hitchcock County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across Hitchcock County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.4 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 Hitchcock County get to work?
80.8% of Hitchcock County's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.7%.
| Measure | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.8%±3.2 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.8%±4.0 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±2.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.4%±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±3.2 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min±3.9 | 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 Hitchcock County's census tracts?
Hitchcock County is a single census tract.
| Tract 962731087962700 | 2,569 | $51,567 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hitchcock County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 70th of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 86th of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 68th of 93 |
| Median household income | 91st of 93 |
| Median home value | 89th of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 63rd of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 21st of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75th of 93 |
| Median age | 29th 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 Hitchcock 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.