Banner County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 87th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Banner County, Nebraska is 657 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 87th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $71,250, the median home value is $166,300, and the median age is 56.6.
The population of Banner County has declined 4.3% since 2010 (695 → 665), a -0.31% annualized rate.
657
Population
-0.31%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$71,250
Median Income
$166,300
Median Home Value
Banner County covers 746 sq mi of land at 0.9 people per square mile.
About Banner County, NE
Age is the most distinctive thing about Banner County: a median age of 56.6, older than the national median. With 657 residents, Banner County is a county in Nebraska.
Median household income is $71,250, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.3%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $166,300, with typical rent around $975.
About 32.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. About 12.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Banner County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Banner County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Banner County had a population of 695 in 2010 and 665 in 2024, a -4.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 757 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: -0.22%.
665
Population (2024)
695
Population (2010)
757
Peak (2019)
-0.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 695 |
| 2011 | 659 |
| 2012 | 688 |
| 2013 | 682 |
| 2014 | 673 |
| 2015 | 715 |
| 2016 | 722 |
| 2017 | 732 |
| 2018 | 728 |
| 2019 | 757 |
| 2020 | 678 |
| 2021 | 689 |
| 2022 | 656 |
| 2023 | 671 |
| 2024 | 665 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
56.6
Median Age
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Male
28.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.2% · Seniors (65+): 28.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $71,250$-3,735 vs state |
| Mean household income | $87,378 |
| Per-capita income | $36,650 |
| Poverty rate | 6.3%-0.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 59.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Banner County is agriculture, accounting for 35.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
4.0%
Carpool
71.8%
Public transit
12.9%
Work from home
24.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$166,300$-57,500 vs state
Median home value
$975
Median rent
75.6%
Homeownership rate
351
Total housing units
73.5%
Occupied
26.5%
Vacant
24.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.6%
With health insurance
87.2%
With broadband internet
41.4%
Foreign-born
12.1%
Veterans (18+)
16.0%
With a disability
93.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.5%
High School+
32.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Banner County, Nebraska has a population of 657 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 87th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Banner County has declined 4.3% since 2010 (695 → 665), a -0.31% annualized rate.
The median household income in Banner County, Nebraska is $71,250, with mean (average) household income of $87,378 and per-capita income of $36,650. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Banner County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Banner County, Nebraska is 56.6 years. Residents are 53.7% female and 46.3% male.
The median home value in Banner County is $166,300 and median monthly rent is $975. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 351 total housing units, 26.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Banner County, Nebraska is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 35.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Banner County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.