Keith County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 35th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Keith County, Nebraska is 8,239 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 35th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $58,132, the median home value is $157,000, and the median age is 49.0.
The population of Keith County has declined 2.5% since 2010 (8,356 → 8,148), a -0.18% annualized rate.
8,239
Population
-0.18%
Annual growth
8
People / sq mi
$58,132
Median Income
$157,000
Median Home Value
Keith County covers 1,062 sq mi of land at 7.8 people per square mile.
About Keith County, NE
Age is the most distinctive thing about Keith County: a median age of 49.0, older than the national median. With 8,239 residents, Keith County is a county in Nebraska. It ranks #35 among counties in Nebraska by population.
The typical household here earns about $58,132, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.9%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $157,000, with typical rent around $772.
21.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 11.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Keith County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Keith County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Keith County had a population of 8,356 in 2010 and 8,148 in 2024, a -2.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 8,356 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.17%.
8,148
Population (2024)
8,356
Population (2010)
8,356
Peak (2010)
-0.17%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,356 |
| 2011 | 8,245 |
| 2012 | 8,234 |
| 2013 | 8,173 |
| 2014 | 8,195 |
| 2015 | 8,159 |
| 2016 | 8,121 |
| 2017 | 8,097 |
| 2018 | 8,020 |
| 2019 | 8,021 |
| 2020 | 8,326 |
| 2021 | 8,259 |
| 2022 | 8,205 |
| 2023 | 8,155 |
| 2024 | 8,148 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
49.0
Median Age
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Male
27.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.1% · Seniors (65+): 27.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $58,132$-16,853 vs state |
| Mean household income | $75,280 |
| Per-capita income | $35,660 |
| Poverty rate | 5.9%-0.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Keith County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
2.4%
Carpool
79.1%
Public transit
11.1%
Work from home
15.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$157,000$-66,800 vs state
Median home value
$772
Median rent
70.8%
Homeownership rate
5,395
Total housing units
73.1%
Occupied
26.9%
Vacant
29.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.1%
With health insurance
90.9%
With broadband internet
35.4%
Foreign-born
8.3%
Veterans (18+)
15.0%
With a disability
95.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.8%
High School+
21.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Keith County, Nebraska has a population of 8,239 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 35th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 8 people per square mile.
The population of Keith County has declined 2.5% since 2010 (8,356 → 8,148), a -0.18% annualized rate.
The median household income in Keith County, Nebraska is $58,132, with mean (average) household income of $75,280 and per-capita income of $35,660. 5.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Keith County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.3%), Black or African American (1.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Keith County, Nebraska is 49.0 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
The median home value in Keith County is $157,000 and median monthly rent is $772. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,395 total housing units, 26.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Keith County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Keith 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.