Merrick County, Nebraska

Total Population: 7,696

County Seat: Central City

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Median Home Value

$168,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$62,849

Across all households

Median Age

42.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.1%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Two or More Races2.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%

Under 18 Years

22.8%

65 Years and Over

21.2%

Male

51.2%

Female

48.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.8%

No Health Insurance

7.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$62,849

Mean Household Income

$80,526

Per Capita Income

$34,539

Unemployment Rate (16+)

0.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

84.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$168,000

Median Rent

$772/mo

Total Housing Units

3,584

Owner-Occupied

80.6%

Renter-Occupied

19.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.4%

Married Couple Households

52.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

19.9%

Average Household Size

2.35

Broadband Internet Access

86.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31121.