Nemaha County, Kansas's estimated 2024 population is 10,064 with a growth rate of -0.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nemaha County, Kansas is the 38th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 10,159 and has seen a growth of -0.94% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,814 | -50 | -0.51% |
| 2028 | 9,864 | -50 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 9,914 | -50 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 9,964 | -50 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 10,014 | -50 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 10,064 | -50 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 10,114 | -50 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 10,164 | -62 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 10,226 | -36 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 10,262 | 92 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 10,170 | 85 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 10,085 | 22 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 10,063 | -39 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 10,102 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 10,099 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 10,092 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 10,097 | 27 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 10,070 | -17 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 10,087 | -72 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 10,159 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 10,446 | -765 | -6.82% |
| 1980 | 11,211 | -614 | -5.19% |
| 1970 | 11,825 | -1,072 | -8.31% |
| 1960 | 12,897 | -1,444 | -10.07% |
| 1950 | 14,341 | -2,420 | -14.44% |
| 1940 | 16,761 | -1,581 | -8.62% |
| 1930 | 18,342 | -145 | -0.78% |
| 1920 | 18,487 | -585 | -3.07% |
| 1910 | 19,072 | -1,304 | -6.4% |
| 1900 | 20,376 | 1,127 | 5.85% |
| 1890 | 19,249 | 6,787 | 54.46% |
| 1880 | 12,462 | 5,123 | 69.81% |
| 1870 | 7,339 | 4,903 | 201.27% |
| 1860 | 2,436 | -7,378 | -75.18% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,698 | 94.96% |
| Two or more races | 331 | 3.24% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.39% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,047 | 2.44 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Married | 2,256 | 3.11 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 1,334 | 1.1 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Male | 306 | 3.11 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Female | 151 | 3.01 | 51 | 49 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 226 | 3.41% |
| Associates Degree | 756 | 11.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,397 | 21.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 600 | 9.05% |
| High School Graduate | 2,392 | 36.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 193 | 2.91% |
| Some College | 1,064 | 16.05% |
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 | 6,339 | 5,982 | 1,914 |
| Hispanic | 127 | 90 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 87 | 13 |
| Native American | 43 | 32 | 9 |
| Black | 28 | 27 | 21 |
| Asian | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 94.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,958 | $80,563 | $48,929 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,509 | $61,250 | $60,380 |
| High School Graduate | $40,191 | $46,114 | $28,716 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $57,500 | $61,389 | $24,167 |
| Overall | $47,178 | $60,047 | $40,045 |
| Some College | $45,336 | $56,429 | $34,031 |
$47,178
Average Earnings
$60,047
Average Male
$40,045
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.7% of Nemaha County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 3.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,295 | 713 | 7.67% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 30 | 11.95% |
| Multiple | 329 | 16 | 4.86% |
| Native | 49 | 5 | 10.2% |
7.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.56%
Male Poverty Rate
10.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nemaha County, Kansas is Hispanic, with 11.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nemaha County, Kansas is Multiple, with 4.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.58% |
| High School | 11.49% |
| Some College | 4.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 13.64% |
| Female Employed | 6.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.35% |
| Male Employed | 1.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,625 | $112,802 |
| Households | $77,375 | $98,052 |
| Married Families | $106,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,857 | $65,020 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
60.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
508
Number of Veterans
503
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 214 |
| Second Gulf War | 125 |
| First Gulf War | 87 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 176 |
| 65 to 74 | 112 |
| 35 to 54 | 94 |
| 55 to 64 | 84 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 472 | 6.62% |
| Black | 24 | 80% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 12.59% |
| Native American | 6 | 13.95% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 4.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
79.34%
Born in Nemaha County, Kansas
99.28%
Native Born
0.72%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
0.11%
Naturalized
99.28% of Nemaha County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 79.34% having been born in Kansas. 0.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.