Furnas County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 57th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Furnas County, Nebraska is 4,605 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 57th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $60,625, the median home value is $91,800, and the median age is 46.4.
The population of Furnas County has declined 9.6% since 2010 (4,945 → 4,468), a -0.72% annualized rate.
4,605
Population
-0.72%
Annual growth
6
People / sq mi
$60,625
Median Income
$91,800
Median Home Value
Furnas County covers 719 sq mi of land at 6.4 people per square mile.
About Furnas County, NE
Housing cost is the defining feature of Furnas County: the median home is valued at $91,800. With 4,605 residents, Furnas County is a county in Nebraska.
The typical household here earns about $60,625, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $91,800, with typical rent around $805.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 22.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 6.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Furnas County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Furnas County had a population of 4,945 in 2010 and 4,468 in 2024, a -9.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 4,945 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.72%.
4,468
Population (2024)
4,945
Population (2010)
4,945
Peak (2010)
-0.72%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,945 |
| 2011 | 4,914 |
| 2012 | 4,884 |
| 2013 | 4,831 |
| 2014 | 4,852 |
| 2015 | 4,828 |
| 2016 | 4,751 |
| 2017 | 4,765 |
| 2018 | 4,694 |
| 2019 | 4,690 |
| 2020 | 4,632 |
| 2021 | 4,613 |
| 2022 | 4,573 |
| 2023 | 4,555 |
| 2024 | 4,468 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
46.4
Median Age
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Male
25.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.7% · Seniors (65+): 25.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $60,625$-14,360 vs state |
| Mean household income | $74,885 |
| Per-capita income | $33,112 |
| Poverty rate | 8.1%+1.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Furnas County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
5.7%
Carpool
77.2%
Public transit
6.4%
Work from home
16.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$91,800$-132,000 vs state
Median home value
$805
Median rent
76.9%
Homeownership rate
2,514
Total housing units
79.8%
Occupied
20.2%
Vacant
23.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.6%
With health insurance
88.5%
With broadband internet
29.1%
Foreign-born
7.9%
Veterans (18+)
19.0%
With a disability
95.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.6%
High School+
22.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Furnas County, Nebraska has a population of 4,605 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 57th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 6 people per square mile.
The population of Furnas County has declined 9.6% since 2010 (4,945 → 4,468), a -0.72% annualized rate.
The median household income in Furnas County, Nebraska is $60,625, with mean (average) household income of $74,885 and per-capita income of $33,112. 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Furnas County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Furnas County, Nebraska is 46.4 years. Residents are 49.1% female and 50.9% male.
The median home value in Furnas County is $91,800 and median monthly rent is $805. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,514 total housing units, 20.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Furnas County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Furnas 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.