Keya Paha County, Nebraska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 82nd-largest in Nebraska

The population of Keya Paha County, Nebraska is 939 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 82nd-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $60,313, the median home value is $108,800, and the median age is 49.0.

The population of Keya Paha County has declined 0.6% since 2010 (824 → 819), a -0.04% annualized rate.

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

939

Population

-0.04%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$60,313

Median Income

$108,800

Median Home Value

Keya Paha County covers 773 sq mi of land at 1.2 people per square mile.

About Keya Paha County, NE

What distinguishes Keya Paha County is density: among the most sparsely settled of US counties, around 1 people per square mile. With 939 residents, Keya Paha County is a county in Nebraska.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $60,313 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.3%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $108,800, with typical rent around $867.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 25.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 16.0% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

Keya Paha County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Keya Paha County had a population of 824 in 2010 and 819 in 2024, a -0.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 824 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.03%.

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

819

Population (2024)

824

Population (2010)

824

Peak (2010)

-0.03%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	824	-	-	estimate
2011	819	-5	-0.61%	estimate
2012	797	-22	-2.69%	estimate
2013	790	-7	-0.88%	estimate
2014	795	+5	+0.63%	estimate
2015	797	+2	+0.25%	estimate
2016	790	-7	-0.88%	estimate
2017	790	0	0.00%	estimate
2018	794	+4	+0.51%	estimate
2019	784	-10	-1.26%	estimate
2020	760	-24	-3.06%	estimate
2021	797	+37	+4.87%	estimate
2022	801	+4	+0.50%	estimate
2023	804	+3	+0.37%	estimate
2024	819	+15	+1.87%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.8%
Black or African American	0.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

49.0

Median Age

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Male

24.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.8%

5–9

6.8%

10–14

6.3%

15–19

11.2%

20–24

3.8%

25–34

3.7%

35–44

8.9%

45–54

13.7%

55–59

6.8%

60–64

9.1%

65–74

9.5%

75–84

11.3%

85+

4.0%

Children (under 15): 17.9% · Seniors (65+): 24.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$60,313$-14,672 vs state
Mean household income	$84,909
Per-capita income	$33,388
Poverty rate	8.3%+1.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.8%
Employment-to-population	57.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

32.3%

Professional & business services

18.3%

Construction

17.9%

Manufacturing

4.4%

Public administration

4.4%

Finance & real estate

3.5%

Information

3.5%

Education & health care

2.8%

The largest employment sector in Keya Paha County is agriculture, accounting for 32.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

9.6%

Carpool

59.9%

Public transit

16.0%

Work from home

22.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$108,800$-115,000 vs state

Median home value

$867

Median rent

80.1%

Homeownership rate

495

Total housing units

66.1%

Occupied

33.9%

Vacant

19.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.7%

With health insurance

90.2%

With broadband internet

39.4%

Foreign-born

6.4%

Veterans (18+)

12.7%

With a disability

95.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

96.8%

High School+

25.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Keya Paha County, Nebraska has a population of 939 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 82nd-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 1 people per square mile.

The population of Keya Paha County has declined 0.6% since 2010 (824 → 819), a -0.04% annualized rate.

The median household income in Keya Paha County, Nebraska is $60,313, with mean (average) household income of $84,909 and per-capita income of $33,388. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Keya Paha County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.8%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Keya Paha County, Nebraska is 49.0 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

The median home value in Keya Paha County is $108,800 and median monthly rent is $867. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 495 total housing units, 33.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Keya Paha County, Nebraska is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 32.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

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