Population 5,541 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fillmore County
Household size in Fillmore County
| Period | Fillmore County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Fillmore County are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.17, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fillmore County
| Period | Fillmore County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.4 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Fillmore County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.2, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fillmore County
| Period | Fillmore County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.7% of households in Fillmore County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fillmore County
Renters in Fillmore County
| Period | Fillmore County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fillmore County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (53.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fillmore County
| Period | Fillmore County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Fillmore County than nationally: 13.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fillmore County
| Period | Fillmore County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Fillmore County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1951 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fillmore County
| Period | Fillmore County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $499 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $601 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $552 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $660 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$160 | +$429 | +$606 |
Rent in Fillmore County runs $660 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $160 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 19.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fillmore County
Bachelor's degrees in Fillmore County
| Period | Fillmore County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Fillmore County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fillmore County
| Period | Fillmore County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.6% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fillmore County: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points, as it has nationally. Fillmore County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Nebraska counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fillmore County
| Period | Fillmore County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.1% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.4% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Fillmore County has been strong: just 0.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, only eight have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.8 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fillmore County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore County | 2.32 | 46.4 | 5.7% | 19.6% | 13.5% | 1958 | $660 | 23.7% | 95.8% | 0.4% |
| Clay County | 2.42 | 41.3 | 9.4% | 18.1% | 11.4% | 1954 | $681 | 22.8% | 93.3% | 1.8% |
| Saline County | 2.74 | 37.6 | 13.3% | 24.1% | 10.8% | 1961 | $800 | 21.3% | 81.9% | 2.7% |
| Adams County | 2.36 | 40.0 | 13.6% | 30.3% | 6.7% | 1966 | $872 | 30.3% | 92.3% | 2.4% |
| Johnson County | 2.50 | 42.3 | 9.3% | 32.8% | 18.7% | 1952 | $746 | 18.1% | 87.3% | 3.4% |
| Kearney County | 2.35 | 41.6 | 10.1% | 22.5% | 7.3% | 1963 | $875 | 34.0% | 93.4% | 1.8% |
| Otoe County | 2.57 | 42.5 | 8.2% | 17.7% | 8.9% | 1968 | $887 | 26.6% | 93.1% | 2.9% |
| Nemaha County | 2.34 | 39.2 | 9.8% | 34.1% | 14.8% | 1952 | $695 | 30.4% | 91.5% | 5.8% |
| Phelps County | 2.29 | 40.1 | 7.0% | 31.7% | 6.3% | 1966 | $792 | 29.7% | 93.1% | 1.0% |
| Atchison County | 2.26 | 46.3 | 9.3% | 23.2% | 16.2% | 1955 | $614 | 22.4% | 91.8% | 1.9% |
| Gosper County | 2.42 | 47.8 | 2.8% | 19.0% | 27.7% | 1973 | $798 | 27.9% | 97.8% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fillmore County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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