Population 822 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Keya Paha County
Household size in Keya Paha County
| Period | Keya Paha County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.98 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.58 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, Keya Paha County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Nebraska as a whole, where it has 2.51 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.14, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Only five of Nebraska's 93 counties have larger 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 Keya Paha County
| Period | Keya Paha County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.9 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.5 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.4 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.5, Keya Paha County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Keya Paha County is older than the great majority of Nebraska counties.
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 Keya Paha County
| Period | Keya Paha County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | – | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.6% of households in Keya Paha County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Keya Paha County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Nebraska counties.
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 Keya Paha County
Renters in Keya Paha County
| Period | Keya Paha County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Keya Paha County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About seven in ten owners (68.8%) have paid off their mortgages, 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 Keya Paha County
| Period | Keya Paha County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 39.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.2% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 38.2% of the housing in Keya Paha 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. Only two of Nebraska's 93 counties have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Keya Paha County
| Period | Keya Paha County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +18 | +6 | +6 |
Keya Paha County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Compared with other Nebraska counties, though, Keya Paha County has newer homes than most.
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 Keya Paha County
| Period | Keya Paha County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $455 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $475 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $725 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $875 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$420 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Keya Paha County pays $875 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 19.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Compared with other Nebraska counties, though, Keya Paha County has higher rents than most.
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 Keya Paha County
Bachelor's degrees in Keya Paha County
| Period | Keya Paha County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Keya Paha County: 20.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Keya Paha County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five 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 Keya Paha County
| Period | Keya Paha County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Keya Paha County: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Keya Paha 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 Keya Paha County
| Period | Keya Paha County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 0.0% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 0.2% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.0% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Keya Paha County has been strong: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Keya Paha County has lower unemployment than the great majority of Nebraska counties. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Keya Paha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keya Paha County | 2.72 | 48.5 | 3.6% | 19.2% | 38.2% | 1967 | $875 | 20.6% | 96.4% | 1.0% |
| Boyd County | 2.22 | 53.5 | 7.3% | 14.4% | 35.1% | 1954 | $706 | 22.0% | 96.5% | 2.3% |
| Cherry County | 2.42 | 43.6 | 12.9% | 38.6% | 26.2% | 1966 | $895 | 25.1% | 95.8% | 0.4% |
| Bon Homme County | 2.24 | 42.3 | 5.4% | 19.5% | 15.1% | 1959 | $690 | 20.1% | 91.2% | 2.3% |
| Yankton County | 2.25 | 42.8 | 8.4% | 27.3% | 9.7% | 1978 | $808 | 32.2% | 93.6% | 1.4% |
| Sheridan County | 2.31 | 46.5 | 7.2% | 25.9% | 22.2% | 1949 | $839 | 24.2% | 90.3% | 1.9% |
| Clay County | 2.24 | 30.2 | 6.5% | 49.2% | 12.4% | 1978 | $819 | 44.3% | 90.6% | 7.2% |
| Dawes County | 2.15 | 39.9 | 10.9% | 38.2% | 13.2% | 1962 | $902 | 37.1% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
| Plymouth County | 2.49 | 41.9 | 8.8% | 26.4% | 6.0% | 1970 | $891 | 21.6% | 94.6% | 2.3% |
| Cherokee County | 2.26 | 45.1 | 6.8% | 24.5% | 9.3% | 1957 | $750 | 24.5% | 93.2% | 2.5% |
| Niobrara County | 1.82 | 56.0 | 1.9% | 38.2% | 16.5% | 1962 | $566 | 19.4% | 95.4% | 2.4% |
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 Keya Paha 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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