Thurston County, Nebraska
Total Population: 6,666
County Seat: Pender
Median Home Value
$105,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$64,838
Across all households
Median Age
28.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
34.4%
65 Years and Over
12.5%
Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.2%
No Health Insurance
15.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$64,838
Mean Household Income
$78,288
Per Capita Income
$25,128
Unemployment Rate (16+)
10.3%
In Labor Force (19–64)
78.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
17.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$105,100
Median Rent
$698/mo
Total Housing Units
2,290
Owner-Occupied
61.1%
Renter-Occupied
38.9%
Vacancy Rate
13.4%
Married Couple Households
44.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.2%
Female Householder, No Partner
30.0%
Average Household Size
3.32
Broadband Internet Access
81.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
8.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31173.