Population 8,219 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Keith County
Household size in Keith County
| Period | Keith County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.07 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.05 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Keith County is a place of small households, averaging 2.05 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.20 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, only three have smaller households.
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 Keith County
| Period | Keith County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.8 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.0 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.6 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Keith County skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.0 in 2006–10, 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 Keith County
| Period | Keith County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Keith County: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 Keith County
Renters in Keith County
| Period | Keith County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Keith County own their homes; 28.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Just over half of owners (51.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Keith County
| Period | Keith County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Keith County: 17.8% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 Keith County
| Period | Keith County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Keith County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, 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 Keith County
| Period | Keith County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $508 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $575 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $616 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $800 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$292 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Keith County pays $800 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $292 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just 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 center; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Keith County
Bachelor's degrees in Keith County
| Period | Keith County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Keith County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
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 Keith County
| Period | Keith County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Keith County is close to the national rate: 90.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Keith County has a lower 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 Keith County
| Period | Keith County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Keith County has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.7 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Keith 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith County | 2.05 | 47.6 | 7.9% | 28.9% | 17.8% | 1969 | $800 | 23.7% | 90.4% | 2.0% |
| Deuel County | 2.20 | 51.6 | 5.9% | 18.4% | 17.4% | 1945 | $822 | 25.4% | 91.0% | 1.2% |
| Lincoln County | 2.24 | 43.0 | 12.7% | 34.4% | 12.0% | 1969 | $898 | 22.8% | 94.2% | 3.5% |
| Cheyenne County | 2.12 | 43.3 | 7.2% | 33.3% | 9.3% | 1960 | $874 | 23.5% | 92.2% | 3.7% |
| Kimball County | 2.13 | 49.3 | 8.9% | 24.8% | 15.6% | 1950 | $899 | 15.0% | 88.0% | 0.6% |
| Sherman County | 2.21 | 46.4 | 6.0% | 24.6% | 24.0% | 1955 | $779 | 20.7% | 92.1% | 3.3% |
| Laramie County | 2.36 | 39.8 | 9.6% | 29.4% | 6.4% | 1982 | $1,304 | 32.5% | 95.0% | 3.9% |
| Howard County | 2.60 | 41.7 | 10.8% | 21.8% | 16.3% | 1961 | $939 | 25.6% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| Merrick County | 2.38 | 43.1 | 6.8% | 17.8% | 10.8% | 1965 | $842 | 19.0% | 91.7% | 0.3% |
| Polk County | 2.44 | 45.0 | 6.1% | 21.1% | 14.5% | 1957 | $730 | 20.3% | 94.0% | 1.2% |
| Butler County | 2.37 | 41.8 | 4.9% | 20.1% | 12.5% | 1964 | $901 | 23.8% | 91.0% | 1.2% |
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 Keith 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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