Hooker County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 89th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Hooker County, Nebraska is 613 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 89th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $45,854, the median home value is $85,400, and the median age is 44.8.
The population of Hooker County has declined 5.3% since 2010 (737 → 698), a -0.39% annualized rate.
613
Population
-0.39%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$45,854
Median Income
$85,400
Median Home Value
Hooker County covers 721 sq mi of land at 0.9 people per square mile.
About Hooker County, NE
The poverty rate is what most separates Hooker County from the typical county: 0.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 613 residents, Hooker County is a county in Nebraska.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $45,854, below the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 0.0%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $85,400, with typical rent around $581.
20.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 16.1% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
Hooker County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Hooker County had a population of 737 in 2010 and 698 in 2024, a -5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 743 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.33%.
698
Population (2024)
737
Population (2010)
743
Peak (2011)
-0.33%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 737 |
| 2011 | 743 |
| 2012 | 718 |
| 2013 | 731 |
| 2014 | 722 |
| 2015 | 714 |
| 2016 | 684 |
| 2017 | 666 |
| 2018 | 670 |
| 2019 | 668 |
| 2020 | 707 |
| 2021 | 735 |
| 2022 | 680 |
| 2023 | 677 |
| 2024 | 698 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.8
Median Age
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Male
27.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 10.1% · Seniors (65+): 27.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $45,854$-29,131 vs state |
| Mean household income | $61,851 |
| Per-capita income | $33,363 |
| Poverty rate | 0.0%-6.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 57.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hooker County is agriculture, accounting for 20.2% of workers.
How residents commute
2.7%
Drive alone
10.0%
Carpool
66.2%
Public transit
16.1%
Work from home
17.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$85,400$-138,400 vs state
Median home value
$581
Median rent
59.9%
Homeownership rate
415
Total housing units
75.7%
Occupied
24.3%
Vacant
40.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.7%
With health insurance
83.1%
With broadband internet
26.6%
Foreign-born
4.6%
Veterans (18+)
18.4%
With a disability
99.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.7%
High School+
20.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hooker County, Nebraska has a population of 613 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 89th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Hooker County has declined 5.3% since 2010 (737 → 698), a -0.39% annualized rate.
The median household income in Hooker County, Nebraska is $45,854, with mean (average) household income of $61,851 and per-capita income of $33,363. 0.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hooker County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.1%), Black or African American (1.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hooker County, Nebraska is 44.8 years. Residents are 49.3% female and 50.7% male.
The median home value in Hooker County is $85,400 and median monthly rent is $581. 59.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 415 total housing units, 24.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hooker County, Nebraska is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 20.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Hooker 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.