Population 4,087 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nuckolls County
Household size in Nuckolls County
| Period | Nuckolls County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.13 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.11 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Nuckolls County is a place of small households, averaging 2.11 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.22, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, only four 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 Nuckolls County
| Period | Nuckolls County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.0 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.1 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.3 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Nuckolls County skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Only six of Nebraska's 93 counties are older.
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 Nuckolls County
| Period | Nuckolls County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in Nuckolls County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Nuckolls 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 Nuckolls County
Renters in Nuckolls County
| Period | Nuckolls County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.5% of households in Nuckolls County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 69.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Few Nebraska counties have a lower share of renters: only three of 93.
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 Nuckolls County
| Period | Nuckolls County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Nuckolls County than nationally: 13.1%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
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 Nuckolls County
| Period | Nuckolls County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +6 |
Nuckolls County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Nuckolls County has older homes than at least four in five Nebraska counties.
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 Nuckolls County
| Period | Nuckolls County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $470 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $488 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $496 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $551 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$82 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Nuckolls County pays $551 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. 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. Few Nebraska counties have lower rents: only two of 93.
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 Nuckolls County
Bachelor's degrees in Nuckolls County
| Period | Nuckolls County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Nuckolls County: 22.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Nebraska counties, Nuckolls County has a lower share of college graduates than most.
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 Nuckolls County
| Period | Nuckolls County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Nuckolls County have finished high school (92.3%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Nebraska. Compared with other Nebraska counties, though, Nuckolls County has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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 Nuckolls County
| Period | Nuckolls County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.7% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Nuckolls County has been strong: just 0.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Nuckolls County has lower unemployment than the great majority of Nebraska counties. 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).
Nuckolls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuckolls County | 2.11 | 51.3 | 3.7% | 16.5% | 13.1% | 1952 | $551 | 22.5% | 92.3% | 0.7% |
| Webster County | 2.25 | 44.9 | 8.5% | 19.4% | 16.0% | 1947 | $719 | 21.1% | 94.9% | 0.8% |
| Thayer County | 2.31 | 46.5 | 6.2% | 22.5% | 15.6% | 1954 | $710 | 23.7% | 94.7% | 2.0% |
| Franklin County | 2.19 | 47.1 | 7.3% | 16.8% | 13.8% | 1940 | $743 | 21.1% | 93.7% | 2.7% |
| Jefferson County | 2.28 | 43.9 | 5.2% | 25.1% | 14.1% | 1958 | $575 | 20.1% | 93.3% | 1.4% |
| Harlan County | 2.36 | 49.2 | 4.2% | 14.2% | 32.3% | 1962 | $694 | 29.6% | 94.0% | 1.3% |
| Gage County | 2.30 | 42.9 | 9.1% | 26.5% | 10.7% | 1961 | $826 | 24.4% | 93.8% | 1.6% |
| Furnas County | 2.21 | 46.4 | 3.3% | 23.7% | 20.3% | 1948 | $791 | 23.8% | 89.6% | 0.9% |
| Pawnee County | 2.30 | 46.8 | 6.6% | 19.8% | 24.1% | 1950 | $855 | 21.4% | 87.0% | 2.6% |
| Richardson County | 2.19 | 45.7 | 6.9% | 22.7% | 11.2% | 1952 | $682 | 25.4% | 93.5% | 4.0% |
| Red Willow County | 2.28 | 42.2 | 7.4% | 27.0% | 13.6% | 1957 | $862 | 24.6% | 92.8% | 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 Nuckolls 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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