Nuckolls County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 60th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Nuckolls County, Nebraska is 4,089 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 60th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $70,201, the median home value is $90,900, and the median age is 50.5.
The population of Nuckolls County has declined 9.3% since 2010 (4,514 → 4,094), a -0.70% annualized rate.
4,089
Population
-0.70%
Annual growth
7
People / sq mi
$70,201
Median Income
$90,900
Median Home Value
Nuckolls County covers 575 sq mi of land at 7.1 people per square mile.
About Nuckolls County, NE
The poverty rate is what most separates Nuckolls County from the typical county: 3.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 4,089 residents, Nuckolls County is a county in Nebraska.
The typical household here earns about $70,201, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US counties, at 3.2% — below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $90,900, with typical rent around $616.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 26.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.1%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Nuckolls County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Nuckolls County had a population of 4,514 in 2010 and 4,094 in 2024, a -9.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 4,514 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.69%.
4,094
Population (2024)
4,514
Population (2010)
4,514
Peak (2010)
-0.69%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,514 |
| 2011 | 4,448 |
| 2012 | 4,431 |
| 2013 | 4,385 |
| 2014 | 4,349 |
| 2015 | 4,323 |
| 2016 | 4,273 |
| 2017 | 4,269 |
| 2018 | 4,190 |
| 2019 | 4,152 |
| 2020 | 4,091 |
| 2021 | 4,071 |
| 2022 | 4,076 |
| 2023 | 4,103 |
| 2024 | 4,094 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
50.5
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
28.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.4% · Seniors (65+): 28.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $70,201$-4,784 vs state |
| Mean household income | $90,509 |
| Per-capita income | $40,215 |
| Poverty rate | 3.2%-3.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 63.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Nuckolls County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
4.9%
Carpool
72.4%
Public transit
7.1%
Work from home
18.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$90,900$-132,900 vs state
Median home value
$616
Median rent
81.5%
Homeownership rate
2,218
Total housing units
82.0%
Occupied
18.0%
Vacant
18.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.9%
With health insurance
89.5%
With broadband internet
25.5%
Foreign-born
9.4%
Veterans (18+)
14.5%
With a disability
97.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.1%
High School+
26.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nuckolls County, Nebraska has a population of 4,089 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 60th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 7 people per square mile.
The population of Nuckolls County has declined 9.3% since 2010 (4,514 → 4,094), a -0.70% annualized rate.
The median household income in Nuckolls County, Nebraska is $70,201, with mean (average) household income of $90,509 and per-capita income of $40,215. 3.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Nuckolls County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.3%), Hispanic or Latino (3.2%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Nuckolls County, Nebraska is 50.5 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Nuckolls County is $90,900 and median monthly rent is $616. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,218 total housing units, 18.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Nuckolls County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Nuckolls 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.