Perkins County, Nebraska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 68th-largest in Nebraska

The population of Perkins County, Nebraska is 2,835 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 68th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $67,500, the median home value is $149,200, and the median age is 41.0.

The population of Perkins County has declined 6.7% since 2010 (2,978 → 2,779), a -0.49% annualized rate.

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

2,835

Population

-0.49%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$67,500

Median Income

$149,200

Median Home Value

Perkins County covers 883 sq mi of land at 3.2 people per square mile.

About Perkins County, NE

Perkins County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 2,835. It ranks #68 among counties in Nebraska by population. The median age is 41.0, older than the national median. The population is 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

The median household income in Perkins County is $67,500, below the US median of $74,580. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $149,200, with monthly rent averaging $783. The homeownership rate of 77.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Perkins County reflects 25.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 14.6 minutes each way.

Perkins County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Perkins County had a population of 2,978 in 2010 and 2,779 in 2024, a -6.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,978 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.49%.

2,779

Population (2024)

2,978

Population (2010)

2,978

Peak (2010)

-0.49%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,978	-	-	estimate
2011	2,944	-34	-1.14%	estimate
2012	2,929	-15	-0.51%	estimate
2013	2,890	-39	-1.33%	estimate
2014	2,874	-16	-0.55%	estimate
2015	2,933	+59	+2.05%	estimate
2016	2,898	-35	-1.19%	estimate
2017	2,885	-13	-0.45%	estimate
2018	2,911	+26	+0.90%	estimate
2019	2,884	-27	-0.93%	estimate
2020	2,861	-23	-0.80%	estimate
2021	2,821	-40	-1.40%	estimate
2022	2,844	+23	+0.82%	estimate
2023	2,802	-42	-1.48%	estimate
2024	2,779	-23	-0.82%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.7%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.0

Median Age

48.4%

Female

51.6%

Male

23.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

9.1%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

7.1%

20–24

2.4%

25–34

10.4%

35–44

14.6%

45–54

8.5%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

6.6%

65–74

13.2%

75–84

5.3%

85+

4.9%

Children (under 15): 20.9% · Seniors (65+): 23.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$67,500$-7,485 vs state
Mean household income	$85,470
Per-capita income	$36,539
Poverty rate	5.5%-1.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.0%
Employment-to-population	65.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.5%

Agriculture

19.5%

Construction

10.4%

Education & health care

9.6%

Retail trade

9.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

Information

3.8%

Manufacturing

3.7%

The largest employment sector in Perkins County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

4.2%

Carpool

78.8%

Public transit

4.7%

Work from home

14.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$149,200$-74,600 vs state

Median home value

$783

Median rent

77.7%

Homeownership rate

1,353

Total housing units

85.9%

Occupied

14.1%

Vacant

22.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.3%

With health insurance

95.1%

With broadband internet

34.9%

Foreign-born

9.5%

Veterans (18+)

13.7%

With a disability

97.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.7%

High School+

25.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Perkins County, Nebraska has a population of 2,835 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 68th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 3 people per square mile.

The population of Perkins County has declined 6.7% since 2010 (2,978 → 2,779), a -0.49% annualized rate.

The median household income in Perkins County, Nebraska is $67,500, with mean (average) household income of $85,470 and per-capita income of $36,539. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Perkins County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Perkins County, Nebraska is 41.0 years. Residents are 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

The median home value in Perkins County is $149,200 and median monthly rent is $783. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,353 total housing units, 14.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Perkins County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

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