Cass County, Nebraska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Nebraska

The population of Cass County, Nebraska is 26,963 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $88,255, the median home value is $247,200, and the median age is 41.0.

The population of Cass County has grown 8.9% since 2010 (25,239 → 27,492), a +0.61% annualized rate.

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

26,963

Population

+0.61%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$88,255

Median Income

$247,200

Median Home Value

Cass County covers 557 sq mi of land at 48.4 people per square mile.

About Cass County, NE

Cass County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 26,963. It ranks #12 among counties in Nebraska by population. The median age is 41.0, older than the national median. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

The median household income in Cass County is $88,255, above the US median of $74,580. 2.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $247,200, with monthly rent averaging $987. The homeownership rate of 83.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Cass County reflects 31.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.1 minutes each way.

Cass County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Cass County had a population of 25,239 in 2010 and 27,492 in 2024, a 8.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,492 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.61%.

27,492

Population (2024)

25,239

Population (2010)

27,492

Peak (2024)

0.61%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	25,239	-	-	estimate
2011	25,237	-2	-0.01%	estimate
2012	25,125	-112	-0.44%	estimate
2013	25,292	+167	+0.66%	estimate
2014	25,401	+109	+0.43%	estimate
2015	25,419	+18	+0.07%	estimate
2016	25,629	+210	+0.83%	estimate
2017	25,927	+298	+1.16%	estimate
2018	26,137	+210	+0.81%	estimate
2019	26,186	+49	+0.19%	estimate
2020	26,608	+422	+1.61%	estimate
2021	27,079	+471	+1.77%	estimate
2022	27,169	+90	+0.33%	estimate
2023	27,458	+289	+1.06%	estimate
2024	27,492	+34	+0.12%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.3%
Black or African American	0.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.0

Median Age

49.3%

Female

50.7%

Male

18.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

6.6%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

6.6%

20–24

5.0%

25–34

10.6%

35–44

12.4%

45–54

12.9%

55–59

7.9%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

11.5%

75–84

4.9%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 19.3% · Seniors (65+): 18.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$88,255+$13,270 vs state
Mean household income	$109,350
Per-capita income	$43,087
Poverty rate	2.7%-4.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.3%
Employment-to-population	66.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.2%

Construction

10.4%

Information

9.9%

Retail trade

8.6%

Education & health care

7.1%

Manufacturing

6.9%

Finance & real estate

6.7%

Public administration

6.6%

The largest employment sector in Cass County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.8%

Carpool

78.6%

Public transit

10.9%

Work from home

29.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$247,200+$23,400 vs state

Median home value

$987

Median rent

83.8%

Homeownership rate

11,780

Total housing units

89.7%

Occupied

10.3%

Vacant

16.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.9%

With health insurance

94.7%

With broadband internet

29.0%

Foreign-born

11.5%

Veterans (18+)

13.9%

With a disability

97.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.8%

High School+

31.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cass County, Nebraska has a population of 26,963 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 48 people per square mile.

The population of Cass County has grown 8.9% since 2010 (25,239 → 27,492), a +0.61% annualized rate.

The median household income in Cass County, Nebraska is $88,255, with mean (average) household income of $109,350 and per-capita income of $43,087. 2.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Cass County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Cass County, Nebraska is 41.0 years. Residents are 49.3% female and 50.7% male.

The median home value in Cass County is $247,200 and median monthly rent is $987. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,780 total housing units, 10.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Cass County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

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