Jefferson County, Nebraska

Total Population: 7,155

County Seat: Fairbury

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Median Home Value

$117,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,568

Across all households

Median Age

44.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.1%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Two or More Races2.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.8%

65 Years and Over

24.7%

Male

48.2%

Female

51.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.8%

No Health Insurance

7.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,568

Mean Household Income

$73,820

Per Capita Income

$31,576

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$117,600

Median Rent

$659/mo

Total Housing Units

3,664

Owner-Occupied

72.2%

Renter-Occupied

27.8%

Vacancy Rate

15.0%

Married Couple Households

50.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.4%

Average Household Size

2.26

Broadband Internet Access

79.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31095.