Population 16,241 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Otoe County
Household size in Otoe County
| Period | Otoe County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Otoe County run a little small, averaging 2.57 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Nebraska. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.44, 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 Otoe County
| Period | Otoe County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Otoe County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 43.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the south.
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 Otoe County
| Period | Otoe County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Otoe County: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as 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 Otoe County
Renters in Otoe County
| Period | Otoe County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.7% of households in Otoe County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (51.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 8.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only seven of Nebraska's 93 counties have a lower share of renters.
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 Otoe County
| Period | Otoe County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Otoe County is close to the national rate: 8.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Otoe County
| Period | Otoe County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Otoe County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, 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 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Otoe County
| Period | Otoe County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $646 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $698 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $724 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $887 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$241 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Otoe County pays $887 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $241 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the center.
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 Otoe County
Bachelor's degrees in Otoe County
| Period | Otoe County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Otoe County (26.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Compared with other Nebraska counties, though, Otoe County has a higher 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 Otoe County
| Period | Otoe County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Otoe County is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Nebraska. The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Otoe County
| Period | Otoe County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Otoe County has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Otoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otoe County | 2.57 | 42.5 | 8.2% | 17.7% | 8.9% | 1968 | $887 | 26.6% | 93.1% | 2.9% |
| Fremont County | 2.27 | 47.2 | 5.4% | 21.7% | 10.2% | 1958 | $766 | 20.8% | 92.9% | 0.8% |
| Lancaster County | 2.44 | 36.3 | 9.1% | 41.1% | 5.2% | 1983 | $1,221 | 41.5% | 93.5% | 3.0% |
| Page County | 2.27 | 45.2 | 7.5% | 29.5% | 11.7% | 1953 | $685 | 19.4% | 93.2% | 4.7% |
| Saline County | 2.74 | 37.6 | 13.3% | 24.1% | 10.8% | 1961 | $800 | 21.3% | 81.9% | 2.7% |
| Taylor County | 2.35 | 43.6 | 11.1% | 22.1% | 14.4% | 1951 | $802 | 16.7% | 92.4% | 3.0% |
| Fillmore County | 2.32 | 46.4 | 5.7% | 19.6% | 13.5% | 1958 | $660 | 23.7% | 95.8% | 0.4% |
| Ringgold County | 2.36 | 45.4 | 6.9% | 21.5% | 21.7% | 1962 | $802 | 24.8% | 93.9% | 3.5% |
| Clay County | 2.42 | 41.3 | 9.4% | 18.1% | 11.4% | 1954 | $681 | 22.8% | 93.3% | 1.8% |
| Decatur County | 2.36 | 36.9 | 8.6% | 30.3% | 15.1% | 1971 | $845 | 24.2% | 90.1% | 1.8% |
| Adams County | 2.36 | 40.0 | 13.6% | 30.3% | 6.7% | 1966 | $872 | 30.3% | 92.3% | 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 Otoe 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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