Cuming County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 31st-largest in Nebraska
The population of Cuming County, Nebraska is 8,976 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $70,708, the median home value is $174,900, and the median age is 40.8.
The population of Cuming County has declined 2.3% since 2010 (9,161 → 8,952), a -0.16% annualized rate.
8,976
Population
-0.16%
Annual growth
16
People / sq mi
$70,708
Median Income
$174,900
Median Home Value
Cuming County covers 570 sq mi of land at 15.7 people per square mile.
About Cuming County, NE
Cuming County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 8,976. It ranks #31 among counties in Nebraska by population. The median age is 40.8, older than the national median. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
The median household income in Cuming County is $70,708, below the US median of $74,580. 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $174,900, with monthly rent averaging $800. The homeownership rate of 71.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Cuming County reflects 24.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 16.8 minutes each way.
Cuming County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Cuming County had a population of 9,161 in 2010 and 8,952 in 2024, a -2.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,161 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.16%.
8,952
Population (2024)
9,161
Population (2010)
9,161
Peak (2010)
-0.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,161 |
| 2011 | 9,117 |
| 2012 | 9,084 |
| 2013 | 9,011 |
| 2014 | 9,018 |
| 2015 | 9,074 |
| 2016 | 8,939 |
| 2017 | 8,940 |
| 2018 | 8,913 |
| 2019 | 8,818 |
| 2020 | 9,011 |
| 2021 | 8,993 |
| 2022 | 8,970 |
| 2023 | 8,951 |
| 2024 | 8,952 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.8
Median Age
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Male
21.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.6% · Seniors (65+): 21.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $70,708$-4,277 vs state |
| Mean household income | $88,653 |
| Per-capita income | $37,753 |
| Poverty rate | 4.8%-1.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 67.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Cuming County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.4%
Carpool
82.5%
Public transit
7.6%
Work from home
16.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$174,900$-48,900 vs state
Median home value
$800
Median rent
71.3%
Homeownership rate
4,150
Total housing units
91.1%
Occupied
8.9%
Vacant
28.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.4%
With health insurance
91.6%
With broadband internet
12.2%
Foreign-born
5.7%
Veterans (18+)
9.7%
With a disability
89.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.1%
High School+
24.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cuming County, Nebraska has a population of 8,976 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 16 people per square mile.
The population of Cuming County has declined 2.3% since 2010 (9,161 → 8,952), a -0.16% annualized rate.
The median household income in Cuming County, Nebraska is $70,708, with mean (average) household income of $88,653 and per-capita income of $37,753. 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Cuming County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.9%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Cuming County, Nebraska is 40.8 years. Residents are 48.8% female and 51.2% male.
The median home value in Cuming County is $174,900 and median monthly rent is $800. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,150 total housing units, 8.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Cuming County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Cuming 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.