Population 2,569 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hitchcock County
Household size in Hitchcock County
| Period | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.10 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Hitchcock County is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Hitchcock County has smaller households than most Nebraska counties.
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 Hitchcock County
| Period | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.0 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.7 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.4 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Hitchcock County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 49.0 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Hitchcock County
| Period | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Hitchcock County than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. Compared with other Nebraska counties, though, Hitchcock County has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 Hitchcock County
Renters in Hitchcock County
| Period | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hitchcock County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 60.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Hitchcock County
| Period | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 27.1% of the housing in Hitchcock County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Hitchcock County has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Nebraska counties.
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 Hitchcock County
| Period | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Hitchcock County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1949, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Only six of Nebraska's 93 counties have older homes.
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 Hitchcock County
| Period | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $405 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $613 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $639 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $806 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$401 | +$429 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hitchcock County costs $806 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 26.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Hitchcock County
Bachelor's degrees in Hitchcock County
| Period | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hitchcock County: 21.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Hitchcock County has a lower share of college graduates than most Nebraska counties.
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 Hitchcock County
| Period | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.7% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Hitchcock County have finished high school (92.7%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Nebraska.
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 Hitchcock County
| Period | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hitchcock County has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Hitchcock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock County | 2.29 | 46.6 | 9.0% | 21.3% | 27.1% | 1949 | $806 | 21.2% | 92.7% | 1.8% |
| Red Willow County | 2.28 | 42.2 | 7.4% | 27.0% | 13.6% | 1957 | $862 | 24.6% | 92.8% | 1.2% |
| Furnas County | 2.21 | 46.4 | 3.3% | 23.7% | 20.3% | 1948 | $791 | 23.8% | 89.6% | 0.9% |
| Harlan County | 2.36 | 49.2 | 4.2% | 14.2% | 32.3% | 1962 | $694 | 29.6% | 94.0% | 1.3% |
| Franklin County | 2.19 | 47.1 | 7.3% | 16.8% | 13.8% | 1940 | $743 | 21.1% | 93.7% | 2.7% |
| Webster County | 2.25 | 44.9 | 8.5% | 19.4% | 16.0% | 1947 | $719 | 21.1% | 94.9% | 0.8% |
| Morgan County | 2.72 | 38.6 | 13.1% | 32.7% | 6.6% | 1977 | $1,077 | 19.3% | 85.7% | 5.1% |
| Nuckolls County | 2.11 | 51.3 | 3.7% | 16.5% | 13.1% | 1952 | $551 | 22.5% | 92.3% | 0.7% |
| Thayer County | 2.31 | 46.5 | 6.2% | 22.5% | 15.6% | 1954 | $710 | 23.7% | 94.7% | 2.0% |
| Weld County | 2.86 | 36.6 | 10.1% | 24.0% | 4.8% | 1997 | $1,864 | 34.4% | 89.2% | 4.7% |
| Jefferson County | 2.28 | 43.9 | 5.2% | 25.1% | 14.1% | 1958 | $575 | 20.1% | 93.3% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Petersburg Census Area, AK · Linn County, MO · Lipscomb County, TX · Little River County, AR · Livingston County, KY · Louisa County, IA · Perkins County, NE · Perry County, AL · Perry County, AR · Perry County, MS
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 Hitchcock 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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