Pawnee County, Nebraska's estimated 2024 population is 2,493 with a growth rate of -0.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pawnee County, Nebraska is the 71st largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 2,781 and has seen a growth of -10.36% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,398 | -19 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 2,417 | -19 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 2,436 | -19 | -0.77% |
| 2026 | 2,455 | -19 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 2,474 | -19 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 2,493 | -19 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 2,512 | -19 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 2,531 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 2,538 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 2,536 | -103 | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 2,639 | 7 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 2,632 | 8 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 2,624 | -80 | -2.96% |
| 2016 | 2,704 | 11 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 2,693 | -35 | -1.28% |
| 2014 | 2,728 | -24 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 2,752 | -41 | -1.47% |
| 2012 | 2,793 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 2,791 | 10 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 2,781 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,317 | -620 | -15.75% |
| 1980 | 3,937 | -536 | -11.98% |
| 1970 | 4,473 | -883 | -16.49% |
| 1960 | 5,356 | -1,388 | -20.58% |
| 1950 | 6,744 | -1,770 | -20.79% |
| 1940 | 8,514 | -909 | -9.65% |
| 1930 | 9,423 | -155 | -1.62% |
| 1920 | 9,578 | -1,004 | -9.49% |
| 1910 | 10,582 | -1,188 | -10.09% |
| 1900 | 11,770 | 1,430 | 13.83% |
| 1890 | 10,340 | 3,420 | 49.42% |
| 1880 | 6,920 | 2,749 | 65.91% |
| 1870 | 4,171 | 3,289 | 372.9% |
| 1860 | 882 | -1,516 | -63.22% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,430 | 95.18% |
| Two or more races | 108 | 4.23% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.35% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,070 | 2.35 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Married | 524 | 2.96 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Non Family | 400 | 1.15 | 79 | 21 |
| Female | 88 | 3.45 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Male | 58 | 3.5 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
82.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 112 | 6.24% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 9.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 228 | 12.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 138 | 7.69% |
| High School Graduate | 719 | 40.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 141 | 7.86% |
| Some College | 292 | 16.28% |
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 | 1,742 | 1,502 | 355 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 28 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 34.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,029 | $38,750 | $46,471 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,739 | $60,924 | $67,083 |
| High School Graduate | $29,250 | $38,500 | $23,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,000 | $27,813 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,705 | $39,911 | $33,203 |
| Some College | $40,610 | $44,583 | $33,750 |
$34,705
Average Earnings
$39,911
Average Male
$33,203
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.57% of Pawnee County, Nebraska residents speak only English, while 9.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,340 | 312 | 13.33% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 17 | 32.08% |
| Multiple | 108 | 3 | 2.78% |
13.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.97%
Male Poverty Rate
15.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pawnee County, Nebraska is Hispanic, with 32.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pawnee County, Nebraska is Multiple, with 2.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.6% |
| High School | 19.14% |
| Some College | 4.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.57% |
| Female Employed | 10.16% |
| Male Employed | 4.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,423 | $83,487 |
| Households | $55,833 | $67,189 |
| Married Families | $73,534 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,182 | $38,945 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
182
Number of Veterans
170
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 91 |
| Korea | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178 | 9.39% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 9.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
62.55%
Born in Pawnee County, Nebraska
98.86%
Native Born
1.14%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
0.63%
Naturalized
98.86% of Pawnee County, Nebraska residents were born in the United States, with 62.55% having been born in Nebraska. 0.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.