Nance County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 64th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Nance County, Nebraska is 3,342 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 64th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $65,438, the median home value is $122,800, and the median age is 43.6.
The population of Nance County has declined 12.8% since 2010 (3,740 → 3,262), a -0.97% annualized rate.
3,342
Population
-0.97%
Annual growth
8
People / sq mi
$65,438
Median Income
$122,800
Median Home Value
Nance County covers 442 sq mi of land at 7.6 people per square mile.
About Nance County, NE
Nance County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 13.8% of the population. With 3,342 residents, Nance County is a county in Nebraska.
The typical household here earns about $65,438, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.4%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $122,800, with typical rent around $776.
Roughly 18.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. A solid 10.4% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Nance County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Nance County had a population of 3,740 in 2010 and 3,262 in 2024, a -12.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 3,740 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.97%.
3,262
Population (2024)
3,740
Population (2010)
3,740
Peak (2010)
-0.97%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,740 |
| 2011 | 3,732 |
| 2012 | 3,675 |
| 2013 | 3,559 |
| 2014 | 3,528 |
| 2015 | 3,574 |
| 2016 | 3,562 |
| 2017 | 3,558 |
| 2018 | 3,492 |
| 2019 | 3,482 |
| 2020 | 3,394 |
| 2021 | 3,380 |
| 2022 | 3,323 |
| 2023 | 3,261 |
| 2024 | 3,262 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.6
Median Age
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Male
21.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 21.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $65,438$-9,547 vs state |
| Mean household income | $81,309 |
| Per-capita income | $32,738 |
| Poverty rate | 7.4%+0.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 63.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Nance County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.8%
Carpool
74.1%
Public transit
10.4%
Work from home
26.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$122,800$-101,000 vs state
Median home value
$776
Median rent
78.7%
Homeownership rate
1,622
Total housing units
83.0%
Occupied
17.0%
Vacant
21.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.5%
With health insurance
91.5%
With broadband internet
13.8%
Foreign-born
7.1%
Veterans (18+)
16.1%
With a disability
98.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.6%
High School+
18.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nance County, Nebraska has a population of 3,342 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 64th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 8 people per square mile.
The population of Nance County has declined 12.8% since 2010 (3,740 → 3,262), a -0.97% annualized rate.
The median household income in Nance County, Nebraska is $65,438, with mean (average) household income of $81,309 and per-capita income of $32,738. 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Nance County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Nance County, Nebraska is 43.6 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.
The median home value in Nance County is $122,800 and median monthly rent is $776. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,622 total housing units, 17.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Nance County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Nance 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.