Loup County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 90th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Loup County, Nebraska is 564 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 90th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $60,156, the median home value is $120,700, and the median age is 47.1.
The population of Loup County has declined 7.3% since 2010 (628 → 582), a -0.54% annualized rate.
564
Population
-0.54%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$60,156
Median Income
$120,700
Median Home Value
Loup County covers 563 sq mi of land at 1.0 people per square mile.
About Loup County, NE
Loup County stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US counties, at roughly 1 people per square mile. Loup County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 564.
The typical household here earns about $60,156, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US counties, at 3.1% — below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $120,700, with typical rent around $650.
26.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Just 5.0% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Loup County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Loup County had a population of 628 in 2010 and 582 in 2024, a -7.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 659 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: -0.49%.
582
Population (2024)
628
Population (2010)
659
Peak (2019)
-0.49%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 628 |
| 2011 | 617 |
| 2012 | 605 |
| 2013 | 587 |
| 2014 | 596 |
| 2015 | 606 |
| 2016 | 616 |
| 2017 | 604 |
| 2018 | 620 |
| 2019 | 659 |
| 2020 | 605 |
| 2021 | 600 |
| 2022 | 597 |
| 2023 | 587 |
| 2024 | 582 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
47.1
Median Age
43.4%
Female
56.6%
Male
27.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.0% · Seniors (65+): 27.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $60,156$-14,829 vs state |
| Mean household income | $66,439 |
| Per-capita income | $32,676 |
| Poverty rate | 3.1%-3.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 66.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Loup County is agriculture, accounting for 27.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
12.9%
Carpool
76.9%
Public transit
5.0%
Work from home
23.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$120,700$-103,100 vs state
Median home value
$650
Median rent
66.3%
Homeownership rate
429
Total housing units
58.0%
Occupied
42.0%
Vacant
33.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
87.9%
With health insurance
93.2%
With broadband internet
17.2%
Foreign-born
7.9%
Veterans (18+)
12.1%
With a disability
92.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
100.0%
High School+
26.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Loup County, Nebraska has a population of 564 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 90th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Loup County has declined 7.3% since 2010 (628 → 582), a -0.54% annualized rate.
The median household income in Loup County, Nebraska is $60,156, with mean (average) household income of $66,439 and per-capita income of $32,676. 3.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Loup County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.2%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Loup County, Nebraska is 47.1 years. Residents are 43.4% female and 56.6% male.
The median home value in Loup County is $120,700 and median monthly rent is $650. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 429 total housing units, 42.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Loup County, Nebraska is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 27.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Loup County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.
Loup County, NE Climate
Loup County, NE has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F) and receives about 588 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.4°C
Avg Temp
588
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -6° / 22° | 12 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 17 mm |
| March | 3° / 37° | 36 mm |
| April | 9° / 48° | 55 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 87 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 96 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 82 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 76 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 51 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 34 mm |
| November | 2° / 35° | 25 mm |
| December | -3° / 26° | 17 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Loup County, NE
The most comfortable months to visit Loup County, NE are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -12°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.