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Nance County, Nebraska
Nance County, Nebraska. Nance County had 3,290 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.6% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. It holds 15 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 12 towns and townships) and 1 census tract. GEOID 31125.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,290
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,380 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,324
Median household income
$65,179
±$5,058 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$132,000
±$22,590 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$807
±$53 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Nance County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,380 residents in Nance County. The Census Bureau estimates 3,290 for July 1, 2025, down 2.6% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 3,324 over 442 square miles of land.
| Measure | Nance County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,324 | 1,978,707 | −220 |
| Households | 1,342±61 | 797,847 | −204 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.11 | 2.42 | +0.19 |
| Housing units | 1,606±18 | 863,444 | −250 |
Nance County's population since 2000
From 4,038 in 2000 to 3,290 in 2025: down 18.5%. 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 Nance County?
Nance County holds 15 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 12 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Fullerton with 1,228 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Fullerton | 1,244 | $47,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Genoa | 894 | $66,667 |
| Genoa TownshipGEOID 3112518510 | 232 | $178,750 |
| Timber Creek Township | 172 | $67,639 |
| Prairie Creek Township, Nance CountyGEOID 3112540185 | 127 | $43,750 |
| Beaver TownshipGEOID 3112503460 | 113 | $63,036 |
| BelgradeGEOID 3103810 | 103 | not published |
| Fullerton TownshipGEOID 3112517845 | 92 | $91,250 |
| Cedar TownshipGEOID 3112508115 | 92 | not published |
| Council Creek TownshipGEOID 3112510915 | 89 | not published |
| East Newman TownshipGEOID 3112514240 | 86 | not published |
| Cottonwood TownshipGEOID 3112510845 | 73 | $78,281 |
| Loup Ferry TownshipGEOID 3112529540 | 66 | $150,417 |
| South Branch TownshipGEOID 3112545715 | 53 | $94,375 |
| West Newman TownshipGEOID 3112552470 | 47 | $87,969 |
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 Nance County?
The median resident of Nance County is 43.1 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 21.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.6%. 0.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nance County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1±1.2 | 37.2 | −1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 23.8%±0.6 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.4%±0.6 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% | 12.7% | −0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.1%±0.5 pts | 75.3% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4%±1.0 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±2.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2%±2.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6%±1.9 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±2.3 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1%±3.4 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.9 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 Nance County earn?
Half of Nance County's 1,342 households earn less than $65,179 a year (±$5,058), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $60,343 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nance County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,179±$5,058 | $76,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,706±$8,595 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,143±$3,109 | $41,751 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.6%±3.8 pts | 10.6% | +5.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.2%±9.3 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9%±2.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.7%±3.9 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 Nance County?
Owners occupy 72.9% of Nance County's occupied homes and renters 27.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $132,000 by its owner (±$22,590). The median renter pays $807 a month including utilities, and 19.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nance County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $132,000±$22,590 | $238,600 | +$35,637 |
| Median gross rent | $807±$53 | $1,072 | +$86 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.3%±9.6 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,334±$110 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.9%±3.8 pts | 66.5% | −7.6 pts |
| Housing units | 1,606±18 | 863,444 | −250 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±2.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.7%±2.1 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 43.6%±5.2 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 Nance County building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units across Nance County in 2025 (5 single-family), 2.4 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 Nance County get to work?
79.5% of Nance County's workers drive alone and 6.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Nance County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5%±3.2 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±2.0 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5%±3.8 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±3.3 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.0%±2.3 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min±2.2 | 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 Nance County's census tracts?
Nance County is a single census tract.
| Tract 966131125966100 | 3,324 | $65,179 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Nance County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 63rd of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 68th of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 50th of 93 |
| Median household income | 59th of 93 |
| Median home value | 64th of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 41st of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 81st of 93 |
| Median age | 45th 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
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