Polk County, Nebraska

Total Population: 5,209

County Seat: Osceola

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Median Home Value

$177,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$71,771

Across all households

Median Age

43.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.0%
Hispanic or Latino5.8%
Two or More Races3.0%

Under 18 Years

22.3%

65 Years and Over

23.1%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.3%

No Health Insurance

7.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$71,771

Mean Household Income

$89,903

Per Capita Income

$36,569

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

88.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

4.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$177,800

Median Rent

$692/mo

Total Housing Units

2,524

Owner-Occupied

81.6%

Renter-Occupied

18.4%

Vacancy Rate

18.5%

Married Couple Households

59.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

18.2%

Average Household Size

2.49

Broadband Internet Access

85.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31143.