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Population Review

Hall County, Nebraska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in Nebraska

The population of Hall County, Nebraska is 62,431 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $67,549, the median home value is $207,900, and the median age is 36.0.

The population of Hall County has grown 6.9% since 2010 (58,813 → 62,869), a +0.48% annualized rate.

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

62,431

Population

+0.48%

Annual growth

114

People / sq mi

$67,549

Median Income

$207,900

Median Home Value

Hall County covers 547 sq mi of land at 114.2 people per square mile.

About Hall County, NE

What sets Hall County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 3.7% versus 14.0% nationally. Hall County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 62,431. It is the #4-largest of all counties in Nebraska nationally.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $67,549 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.2%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $207,900, with typical rent around $911.

21.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 3.7% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.

Hall County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Hall County had a population of 58,813 in 2010 and 62,869 in 2024, a 6.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 62,869 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.48%.

2024 · 63K20102024
Hall County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

62,869

Population (2024)

58,813

Population (2010)

62,869

Peak (2024)

0.48%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201058,813
201159,508
201260,105
201360,498
201461,103
201561,135
201661,404
201761,294
201861,510
201961,454
202062,776
202162,085
202262,292
202362,658
202462,869

Race & Ethnicity

White68.2%
Black or African American3.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

36.0

Median Age

49.0%

Female

51.0%

Male

15.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.5%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
8.4%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
12.7%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
11.5%
55–59
6.1%
60–64
5.8%
65–74
9.0%
75–84
4.4%
85+
2.0%

Children (under 15): 22.9% · Seniors (65+): 15.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$67,549$-7,436 vs state
Mean household income$87,509
Per-capita income$34,636
Poverty rate9.2%+2.5% vs state
Unemployment rate2.3%
Employment-to-population66.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing
21.0%
Professional & business services
18.9%
Construction
9.3%
Education & health care
8.0%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Retail trade
5.7%
Information
5.3%
Arts, entertainment & food
3.7%

The largest employment sector in Hall County is manufacturing, accounting for 21.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

81.8%

Public transit

3.7%

Work from home

17.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$207,900$-15,900 vs state

Median home value

$911

Median rent

63.2%

Homeownership rate

25,377

Total housing units

96.2%

Occupied

3.8%

Vacant

36.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.6%

With health insurance

93.2%

With broadband internet

18.8%

Foreign-born

5.7%

Veterans (18+)

12.7%

With a disability

73.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

84.7%

High School+

21.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hall County, Nebraska has a population of 62,431 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 114 people per square mile.

The population of Hall County has grown 6.9% since 2010 (58,813 → 62,869), a +0.48% annualized rate.

The median household income in Hall County, Nebraska is $67,549, with mean (average) household income of $87,509 and per-capita income of $34,636. 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Hall County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (68.2%), Black or African American (3.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Hall County, Nebraska is 36.0 years. Residents are 49.0% female and 51.0% male.

The median home value in Hall County is $207,900 and median monthly rent is $911. 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 25,377 total housing units, 3.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Hall County, Nebraska is manufacturing, employing 21.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

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

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.