Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

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2023 Population

101,577

0.575% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.5

0.24% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

12%

1.92% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$62,905

1.23% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$158,300

5.04% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

46,072

2.47% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE had a population of 102k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $62,905. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined from 102,164 to 101,577, a −0.575% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,141 to $62,905, a 1.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (80%), Other (Hispanic) (5.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.63%), White (Hispanic) (3.66%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%).

11.8% of the households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Mid-Plains Community College (181312) (398 degrees awarded in 2022) and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (110 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was $158,300, and the homeownership rate was 68.7%.

Most people in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 2 cars per household.

Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE borders Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO, Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, and South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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Population & Diversity

Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is home to a population of 102k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.06% of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (7.18k people).

In 2023, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.3k people) in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.79k Other (Hispanic) and 4.7k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Spanish (9,367 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (868 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (177 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,092

Women

49.1%

51,962

Men

50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 102,054 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.3%

2023 Citizenship

96.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.3% of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
81.3k ± 290
Other (Hispanic)
5.79k ± 780
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.7k ± 717

14.5%

Hispanic Population

14.7k people

14.5% of the people in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are hispanic (14.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,703 ± 1,259 people
Guatemala
1,259 ± 866 people
El Salvador
464 ± 528 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Mexico, the natal country of 2,703 Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,259 and El Salvador with 464.

Foreign-Born Population

7.06%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.18k people

6.74%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.88k people

As of 2023, 7.06% of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents (7.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 6.74%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,367 households (9.82%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
868 households (0.91%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
177 households (0.186%)

11.8% of the households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Spanish. 9.82% of the households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,310 ± 236
Gulf War (2001-)
919 ± 175
Gulf War (1990s)
854 ± 176

Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE employs 46.1k people. The largest industries in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Elementary & secondary schools (4,195 people), Animal slaughtering & processing (2,450 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,313 people), and the highest paying industries are Newspaper publishers ($163,256), Car Dealers ($151,370), and Offices of physicians ($132,073).

Males in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,105. The income inequality in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,142

Women

46.4%

25,567

Men

53.6%

The workforce of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2020 was 47,709 people, with 46.4% woman, and 53.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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Occupations

46.1k

2022 Value

−2.47%

1 Year decline

± −2.47%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −2.47%, from 47.2k employees to 46.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,135 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,602 people), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (1,342 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.1k

2022 Value

−2.47%

1 Year decline

± −2.47%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −2.47%, from 47.2k employees to 46.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,195 people), Animal slaughtering & processing (2,450 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,313 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, though some of these residents may live in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,094

Median earning men ± $1,777

$32,396

Median earning women ± $1,300

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,330), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,260), and Public Administration ($61,484).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,185), Public Administration ($45,476), and Construction ($42,019).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Y-Axis

1.73%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE. Showing the available data for Nebraska.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.849%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

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Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Pete Ricketts

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 12, 2023
Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE awarded 508 degrees. The student population of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 965 male students and 1,422 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (409 and 83.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (54 and 11%), Two or More Races (13 and 2.65%), and Black or African American (10 and 2.04%).

The largest universities in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are Mid-Plains Community College (181312) (398 and 78.3%) and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (110 and 21.7%).

The most popular majors in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Liberal Arts & Sciences (202 and 39.8%), General Business Administration & Management (46 and 9.06%), and Registered Nursing (23 and 4.53%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,387 students enrolled in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,996 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
202 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
26 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 202 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mid-Plains Community College (181312)
398 degrees awarded
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
110 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mid-Plains Community College (181312) with 398 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 215 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, which is 0.734 times less than the 293 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 409 degrees mean that there were 7.57 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 54 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,863) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($678) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,214) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.15% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.28% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (23.3k), Some college (20.9k), and Bachelors Degree (11.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was $158,300 in 2023, which is 0.522 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $150,700 to $158,300, a 5.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is 68.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 16.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is $62,905. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Sarpy County--Bellevue City PUMA, NE with a value of $101,402, followed by Douglas County--Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE and Douglas County--Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $100,286 and $96,658.

Housing

Property

$158,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,917

$29,061

Median Property Taxes

±$972

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.7%

Homeownership

2023

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 68.7% of the housing units in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Sarpy County--Bellevue City PUMA, NE with a value of $101,402, followed by Douglas County--Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE and Douglas County--Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $100,286 and $96,658.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,905

Median Household Income

± $1,525

42.3k

Number of Households

± 1,248

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.3k households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to $62,905 from the previous year's value of $62,141.

The following chart displays the households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.414

2022 Wage GINI in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

0.42

2021 Wage GINI in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

In 2022, the income inequality in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.34% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (8.61%)
Worked At Home (5.34%)

In 2023, 81% of workers in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.61%) and those who worked at home (5.34%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (16.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE (11.9k out of 99.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.2% of the population of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 17.2% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1302 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.535% decrease from the previous year (1309 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1243 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

1,302 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nebraska

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see an average of 1,302 patients per year. This represents a 0.535% decrease from the previous year (1,309 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nebraska in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.8%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

17.2%

Non-Group

1.45%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined by 1.81% from 8.96% to 8.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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