Antelope County, Nebraska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 46th-largest in Nebraska

The population of Antelope County, Nebraska is 6,302 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $63,750, the median home value is $116,900, and the median age is 42.7.

The population of Antelope County has declined 4.8% since 2010 (6,679 → 6,358), a -0.35% annualized rate.

Antelope County within Nebraska · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

6,302

Population

-0.35%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$63,750

Median Income

$116,900

Median Home Value

Antelope County covers 857 sq mi of land at 7.4 people per square mile.

About Antelope County, NE

Antelope County stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US counties, at roughly 7 people per square mile. With 6,302 residents, Antelope County is a county in Nebraska. It ranks #46 among counties in Nebraska by population.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $63,750 — below the US median of $78,538. Only 6.8% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $116,900, with typical rent around $746.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 19.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.4%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.

Antelope County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Antelope County had a population of 6,679 in 2010 and 6,358 in 2024, a -4.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,679 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.35%.

Antelope County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

6,358

Population (2024)

6,679

Population (2010)

6,679

Peak (2010)

-0.35%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,679	-	-	estimate
2011	6,621	-58	-0.87%	estimate
2012	6,551	-70	-1.06%	estimate
2013	6,473	-78	-1.19%	estimate
2014	6,421	-52	-0.80%	estimate
2015	6,416	-5	-0.08%	estimate
2016	6,347	-69	-1.08%	estimate
2017	6,343	-4	-0.06%	estimate
2018	6,305	-38	-0.60%	estimate
2019	6,317	+12	+0.19%	estimate
2020	6,279	-38	-0.60%	estimate
2021	6,296	+17	+0.27%	estimate
2022	6,299	+3	+0.05%	estimate
2023	6,291	-8	-0.13%	estimate
2024	6,358	+67	+1.07%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	94.9%
Black or African American	0.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.7

Median Age

49.4%

Female

50.6%

Male

24.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.6%

5–9

7.8%

10–14

6.0%

15–19

7.2%

20–24

4.1%

25–34

9.9%

35–44

10.6%

45–54

9.3%

55–59

5.7%

60–64

8.7%

65–74

13.2%

75–84

7.2%

85+

3.6%

Children (under 15): 20.4% · Seniors (65+): 24.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$63,750$-11,235 vs state
Mean household income	$78,983
Per-capita income	$34,013
Poverty rate	6.8%+0.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.1%
Employment-to-population	64.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

22.6%

Professional & business services

20.1%

Construction

8.5%

Public administration

6.3%

Manufacturing

5.5%

Retail trade

4.6%

Finance & real estate

4.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Antelope County is agriculture, accounting for 22.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

4.0%

Carpool

77.3%

Public transit

9.4%

Work from home

16.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$116,900$-106,900 vs state

Median home value

$746

Median rent

75.6%

Homeownership rate

3,144

Total housing units

85.5%

Occupied

14.5%

Vacant

24.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.0%

With health insurance

90.4%

With broadband internet

16.4%

Foreign-born

6.7%

Veterans (18+)

12.7%

With a disability

95.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.1%

High School+

19.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Antelope County, Nebraska has a population of 6,302 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 7 people per square mile.

The population of Antelope County has declined 4.8% since 2010 (6,679 → 6,358), a -0.35% annualized rate.

The median household income in Antelope County, Nebraska is $63,750, with mean (average) household income of $78,983 and per-capita income of $34,013. 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Antelope County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.9%), Black or African American (0.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Antelope County, Nebraska is 42.7 years. Residents are 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

The median home value in Antelope County is $116,900 and median monthly rent is $746. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,144 total housing units, 14.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Antelope County, Nebraska is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 22.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Antelope County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.