Thurston County, Nebraska

Total Population: 6,666

County Seat: Pender

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Am. Indian / Alaska Native54.8%
White (Non-Hispanic)36.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Two or More Races3.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Other Race0.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.