Deuel County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 75th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Deuel County, Nebraska is 1,865 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 75th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $61,438, the median home value is $97,200, and the median age is 50.7.
The population of Deuel County has declined 1.7% since 2010 (1,925 → 1,892), a -0.12% annualized rate.
1,865
Population
-0.12%
Annual growth
4
People / sq mi
$61,438
Median Income
$97,200
Median Home Value
Deuel County covers 440 sq mi of land at 4.2 people per square mile.
About Deuel County, NE
Age is the most distinctive thing about Deuel County: a median age of 50.7, older than the national median. Deuel County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 1,865.
The typical household here earns about $61,438, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.9%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $97,200, with typical rent around $827.
Roughly 22.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Deuel County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Deuel County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Deuel County had a population of 1,925 in 2010 and 1,892 in 2024, a -1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,958 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.11%.
1,892
Population (2024)
1,925
Population (2010)
1,958
Peak (2012)
-0.11%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,925 |
| 2011 | 1,957 |
| 2012 | 1,958 |
| 2013 | 1,919 |
| 2014 | 1,924 |
| 2015 | 1,908 |
| 2016 | 1,862 |
| 2017 | 1,858 |
| 2018 | 1,826 |
| 2019 | 1,816 |
| 2020 | 1,833 |
| 2021 | 1,849 |
| 2022 | 1,900 |
| 2023 | 1,879 |
| 2024 | 1,892 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
50.7
Median Age
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Male
26.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.2% · Seniors (65+): 26.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,438$-13,547 vs state |
| Mean household income | $91,302 |
| Per-capita income | $40,271 |
| Poverty rate | 6.9%+0.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Deuel County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.4%
Carpool
78.6%
Public transit
5.5%
Work from home
26.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$97,200$-126,600 vs state
Median home value
$827
Median rent
82.7%
Homeownership rate
1,000
Total housing units
82.5%
Occupied
17.5%
Vacant
17.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.4%
With health insurance
89.8%
With broadband internet
47.2%
Foreign-born
11.3%
Veterans (18+)
17.5%
With a disability
96.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.3%
High School+
22.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Deuel County, Nebraska has a population of 1,865 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 75th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 4 people per square mile.
The population of Deuel County has declined 1.7% since 2010 (1,925 → 1,892), a -0.12% annualized rate.
The median household income in Deuel County, Nebraska is $61,438, with mean (average) household income of $91,302 and per-capita income of $40,271. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Deuel County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Deuel County, Nebraska is 50.7 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
The median home value in Deuel County is $97,200 and median monthly rent is $827. 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,000 total housing units, 17.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Deuel County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Deuel 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.