Thurston County, Nebraska's estimated 2024 population is 6,559 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Thurston County, Nebraska is the 44th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 6,971 and has seen a growth of -5.91% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,569 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2028 | 6,567 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2027 | 6,565 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2026 | 6,563 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2025 | 6,561 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2024 | 6,559 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 6,557 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 6,555 | -78 | -1.18% |
| 2021 | 6,633 | -131 | -1.94% |
| 2020 | 6,764 | -470 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 7,234 | -62 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 7,296 | 95 | 1.32% |
| 2017 | 7,201 | 60 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 7,141 | 64 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 7,077 | 110 | 1.58% |
| 2014 | 6,967 | 89 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 6,878 | -53 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 6,931 | 23 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 6,908 | -63 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 6,971 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 6,936 | -250 | -3.48% |
| 1980 | 7,186 | 244 | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 6,942 | -295 | -4.08% |
| 1960 | 7,237 | -1,353 | -15.75% |
| 1950 | 8,590 | -1,653 | -16.14% |
| 1940 | 10,243 | -219 | -2.09% |
| 1930 | 10,462 | 873 | 9.1% |
| 1920 | 9,589 | 885 | 10.17% |
| 1910 | 8,704 | 2,187 | 33.56% |
| 1900 | 6,517 | 3,341 | 105.2% |
| 1890 | 3,176 | 3,067 | 2813.76% |
| 1880 | 109 | 78 | 251.61% |
| 1870 | 31 | -6,538 | -99.53% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3,793 | 56.48% |
| White | 2,442 | 36.36% |
| Two or more races | 329 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 79 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,993 | 3.33 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Married | 897 | 3.63 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 539 | 1.1 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Female | 389 | 4.98 | 35 | 65 |
| Male | 168 | 5.11 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
3.97
Average Family Size
3.33
Average Household Size
60.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 258 | 7.05% |
| Associates Degree | 480 | 13.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 515 | 14.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 210 | 5.74% |
| High School Graduate | 1,244 | 33.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 117 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 836 | 22.84% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,706 | 1,464 | 181 |
| White | 1,687 | 1,604 | 477 |
| Hispanic | 157 | 119 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 115 | 34 |
| Asian | 40 | 29 | 11 |
| Other Race | 31 | 15 | 4 |
| Black | 11 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,149 | $57,813 | $45,202 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,389 | $68,000 | $66,111 |
| High School Graduate | $31,898 | $34,857 | $25,927 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,625 | $41,328 | $16,964 |
| Overall | $39,053 | $41,066 | $37,821 |
| Some College | $38,886 | $39,487 | $38,443 |
$39,053
Average Earnings
$41,066
Average Male
$37,821
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.56% of Thurston County, Nebraska residents speak only English, while 5.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 3,733 | 1,034 | 27.7% |
| White | 2,273 | 121 | 5.32% |
| Hispanic | 509 | 64 | 12.57% |
| Multiple | 308 | 44 | 14.29% |
| Asian | 61 | 32 | 52.46% |
| Black | 5 | 4 | 80% |
18.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.54%
Male Poverty Rate
19.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thurston County, Nebraska is Black, with 80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thurston County, Nebraska is White, with 5.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.23% |
| High School | 16.95% |
| Some College | 15.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.11% |
| Female Employed | 9.62% |
| Male Employed | 7.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,000 | $85,549 |
| Households | $63,459 | $77,536 |
| Married Families | $90,446 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,924 | $47,160 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
269
Number of Veterans
243
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 102 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 8.05% |
| Native American | 105 | 4.77% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 6.06% |
| Other Race | 8 | 19.51% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.85% |
| Black | 1 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
10%
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
45.53%
Born in Thurston County, Nebraska
98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
98.06% of Thurston County, Nebraska residents were born in the United States, with 45.53% having been born in Nebraska. 0.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.