Blaine County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 93rd-largest in Nebraska
The population of Blaine County, Nebraska is 385 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 93rd-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $61,250, the median home value is $102,100, and the median age is 56.8.
The population of Blaine County has declined 5.0% since 2010 (478 → 454), a -0.37% annualized rate.
385
Population
-0.37%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$61,250
Median Income
$102,100
Median Home Value
Blaine County covers 711 sq mi of land at 0.5 people per square mile.
About Blaine County, NE
What distinguishes Blaine County is density: among the most sparsely settled of US counties, around 1 people per square mile. Blaine County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 385.
Median household income is $61,250, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.6%, below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $102,100, with typical rent around $786.
25.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. An unusually large 17.1% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Blaine County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Blaine County had a population of 478 in 2010 and 454 in 2024, a -5.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 498 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.27%.
454
Population (2024)
478
Population (2010)
498
Peak (2012)
-0.27%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 478 |
| 2011 | 475 |
| 2012 | 498 |
| 2013 | 469 |
| 2014 | 489 |
| 2015 | 476 |
| 2016 | 468 |
| 2017 | 479 |
| 2018 | 475 |
| 2019 | 455 |
| 2020 | 428 |
| 2021 | 463 |
| 2022 | 448 |
| 2023 | 431 |
| 2024 | 454 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
56.8
Median Age
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Male
34.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.4% · Seniors (65+): 34.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,250$-13,735 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,284 |
| Per-capita income | $41,319 |
| Poverty rate | 6.6%-0.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 65.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Blaine County is agriculture, accounting for 33.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
21.0%
Carpool
55.1%
Public transit
17.1%
Work from home
19.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$102,100$-121,700 vs state
Median home value
$786
Median rent
71.4%
Homeownership rate
295
Total housing units
65.1%
Occupied
34.9%
Vacant
28.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.3%
With health insurance
84.4%
With broadband internet
18.7%
Foreign-born
13.9%
Veterans (18+)
20.5%
With a disability
99.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
96.0%
High School+
25.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blaine County, Nebraska has a population of 385 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 93rd-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Blaine County has declined 5.0% since 2010 (478 → 454), a -0.37% annualized rate.
The median household income in Blaine County, Nebraska is $61,250, with mean (average) household income of $83,284 and per-capita income of $41,319. 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Blaine County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (100.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Blaine County, Nebraska is 56.8 years. Residents are 49.4% female and 50.6% male.
The median home value in Blaine County is $102,100 and median monthly rent is $786. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 295 total housing units, 34.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Blaine County, Nebraska is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 33.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Blaine County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.
Blaine County, NE Climate
Blaine County, NE has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F) and receives about 576 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.1°C
Avg Temp
576
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -6° / 21° | 12 mm |
| February | -3° / 27° | 19 mm |
| March | 2° / 36° | 38 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 53 mm |
| May | 15° / 58° | 93 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 91 mm |
| July | 24° / 74° | 81 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 72 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 48 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 31 mm |
| November | 2° / 35° | 23 mm |
| December | -3° / 26° | 15 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Blaine County, NE
The most comfortable months to visit Blaine County, NE are typically August, June and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -13°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.