O'Neill is a city located in Holt County Nebraska. O'Neill has a 2024 population of 3,576. It is also the county seat of Holt County. O'Neill is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,571 in 2020.
The average household income in O'Neill is $77,436 with a poverty rate of 14.89%. The median age in O'Neill is 43.1 years: 43.6 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of O'Neill was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,257 | 91.13% |
| Two or more races | 137 | 3.83% |
| Other race | 123 | 3.44% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,539 | 2.27 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Married | 676 | 3.07 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 634 | 1.11 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Male | 129 | 3.38 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 100 | 2.73 | 44 | 56 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
66.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 180 | 7.13% |
| Associates Degree | 314 | 12.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 264 | 10.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 248 | 9.83% |
| High School Graduate | 934 | 37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 2.38% |
| Some College | 524 | 20.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,288 | 2,088 | 458 |
| Hispanic | 150 | 130 | 38 |
| Other Race | 65 | 65 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 30 | 1 |
| Black | 29 | 29 | 15 |
| Asian | 20 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 51.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,406 | $55,469 | $66,731 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,884 | $250,001 | $62,634 |
| High School Graduate | $26,607 | $45,556 | $20,701 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,893 | $43,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,335 | $53,547 | $31,774 |
| Some College | $42,120 | $62,065 | $36,000 |
$40,335
Average Earnings
$53,547
Average Male
$31,774
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.1% of O'Neill residents speak only English, while 6.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,062 | 428 | 13.98% |
| Hispanic | 302 | 81 | 26.82% |
| Other | 123 | 59 | 47.97% |
| Multiple | 134 | 22 | 16.42% |
| Black | 28 | 12 | 42.86% |
14.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.23%
Male Poverty Rate
17.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in O'Neill is Other, with 47.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in O'Neill is White, with 13.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.36% |
| High School | 15.77% |
| Some College | 13.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 11.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,170 | $89,065 |
| Households | $66,458 | $77,436 |
| Married Families | $91,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,818 | $57,508 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
173
Number of Veterans
161
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Korea | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 5.57% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 29.17% |
| Black | 8 | 26.67% |
| Other Race | 7 | 10.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.22%
Born in O'Neill
96.05%
Native Born
3.95%
Foreign Born
2.57%
Non Citizen
1.37%
Naturalized
96.05% of O'Neill residents were born in the United States, with 61.22% having been born in Nebraska. 2.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,583 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 3,581 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2027 | 3,580 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2026 | 3,579 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 3,577 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2024 | 3,576 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 3,575 | 24 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 3,551 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 3,556 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 3,571 | -14 | -0.39% |
| 2019 | 3,585 | -24 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 3,609 | -17 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 3,626 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 3,623 | -11 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 3,634 | -13 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 3,647 | -19 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 3,666 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 3,675 | -27 | -0.73% |
| 2011 | 3,702 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 3,701 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,733 | -119 | -3.09% |
| 1990 | 3,852 | -197 | -4.87% |
| 1980 | 4,049 | 296 | 7.89% |
| 1970 | 3,753 | 572 | 17.98% |
| 1960 | 3,181 | 154 | 5.09% |
| 1950 | 3,027 | 495 | 19.55% |
| 1940 | 2,532 | -1,051 | -29.33% |