Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

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2019 Population

109,008

0.0816% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

39.1

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

10.8%

5.48% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$56,443

3.79% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$135,500

6.53% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

51,414

0.0758% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Central Nebraska PUMA, NE had a population of 109k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $56,443. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined from 109,097 to 109,008, a −0.0816% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,381 to $56,443, a 3.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (79%), White (Hispanic) (10.5%), Other (Hispanic) (5.68%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.5%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.23%). 14% of the households in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 94.5% of the residents in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are Central Community College (2,380 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was $135,500, and the homeownership rate was 68.1%. Most people in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 2 cars per household.

Central Nebraska PUMA, NE borders North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, Northeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, and Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE.

United States Nebraska

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Nebraska. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Nebraska, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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Start Year

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Nebraska across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Diversity

Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is home to a population of 109k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 27.4% of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (29.9k people).

In 2019, there were 7.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.1k people) in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.5k White (Hispanic) and 6.19k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are Spanish (12,073 speakers), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (436 speakers), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (338 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.1k ± 92
White (Hispanic)
11.5k ± 1.05k
Other (Hispanic)
6.19k ± 1.01k

17%

Hispanic Population

18.5k people

17% of the people in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are hispanic (18.5k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
12,073 speakers (11.9%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
436 speakers (0.43%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
338 speakers (0.333%)

14% of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Spanish. 11.9% of the overall population of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are native Spanish speakers. 0.43% speak Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages and 0.333% speak Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

27.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

29.9k people

8.44%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

9.21k people

As of 2019, 27.4% of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents (29.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 8.44%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 39.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents was 39.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,189 ± 1,366 people
Guatemala
1,583 ± 970 people
Cuba
1,053 ± 793 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Mexico, the natal country of 3,189 Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,583 and Cuba with 1,053.

Citizenship

94.5%

2019 Citizenship

94%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94.5% of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,522 ± 230
Gulf War (2001-)
874 ± 178
Korea
697 ± 115

Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is $56,443. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $85,242, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $83,720 and $81,708.

Males in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,137. The income inequality in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE employs 51.4k people. The largest industries in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are Construction (4,395 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,326 people), and Animal slaughtering & processing (2,520 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous fabricated metal products manufacturing ($156,191), Not specified manufacturing industries ($114,291), and Outpatient care centers ($93,736).

Wages

Median Household Income

$56,443

2019 value

± $1,307

3.79%

1 Year Growth

± 2.84%

Households in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have a median annual income of $56,443, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,381 in 2018, which represents a 3.79% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$54,932

Average Male Salary in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

± $8,897

$42,137

Average Female Salary in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

± $5,796

In 2019, full-time male employees in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE made 1.3 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

White
$43,912 ± $5,503
Two or More Races
$37,796 ± $31,046
Other
$35,956 ± $9,717

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE workers was White. These workers were paid 1.16 times more than Two or More Races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.422

2019 Wage GINI in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

0.427

2018 Wage GINI in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

In 2019, the income inequality in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.19% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $85,242, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $83,720 and $81,708.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males < 5

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE (11.6k out of 107k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
9,536 ± 585
Hispanic
3,217 ± 408
Other
934 ± 248

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

51.4k

2019 Value

−0.0758%

1 Year decline

± −0.0758%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −0.0758%, from 51.5k employees to 51.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,869 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,685 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,379 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,869 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,685 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,379 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has an unusually high number of residents working as Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (14.2 times higher than expected), Butchers & other meat, poultry, & fish processing workers (10.4 times), and Drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, & tapers (6.81 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, by average salary, are Physicians ($355,905), Physical therapists ($186,837), and Personal financial advisors ($161,786).

Industries

Employment by Industries

51.4k

2019 Value

−0.0758%

1 Year decline

± −0.0758%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −0.0758%, from 51.5k employees to 51.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Construction (4,395 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,326 people), and Animal slaughtering & processing (2,520 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, though some of these residents may live in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, by number of employees, are Construction (4,395 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,326 people), and Animal slaughtering & processing (2,520 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has an unusually high number of Ordnance (41.1 times higher than expected), Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (20.9 times), and Agricultural implement manufacturing (20.2 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, by average salary, are Miscellaneous fabricated metal products manufacturing ($156,191), Not specified manufacturing industries ($114,291), and Outpatient care centers ($93,736).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $29.5B, followed by Meat/seafood ($21.8B) and Live animals/fish ($12.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Nebraska.

$161B

2018 Value in Nebraska

$260B

Projected 2045 Value in Nebraska

61.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound Nebraska trade was $161B. This is expected to increase 61.9% to $260B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$12.2B
California
$11.1B
Kansas
$9.4B

In 2018, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $12.2B, followed by California with $11.1B and Kansas and $9.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.7%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.61%). The most partisan county was Keya Paha County, NE with 96% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse 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 Popular Vote Over Time

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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.7%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (4.61%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.7%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.61%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Nebraska.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Nebraska

58.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Nebraska

Keya Paha County, NE
96% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hayes County, NE
91.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Grant County, NE
90.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Nebraska was Keya Paha County, NE with 96% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Nebraska colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Nebraska

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Sasse

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse 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 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 2019, universities in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE awarded 2,380 degrees. The student population of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is skewed towards women, with 2,593 male students and 3,775 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (1,879 and 78.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (439 and 18.4%), Black or African American (24 and 1.01%), and Asian (19 and 0.798%).

The largest universities in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are Central Community College (2,380 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are General Business Administration & Management (303 and 12.7%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (168 and 7.06%), and General Agriculture Management (162 and 6.81%).

The median tuition costs in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Automobile Mechanics Technology
136 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
125 degree-majorss awarded
General Agriculture Management
106 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 136 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE according to their major.

Universities

Central Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,380 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2019, the Central Nebraska PUMA, NE institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Community College with 2,380 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,420

Degrees Awarded to Men

960

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,420 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, which is 1.48 times more than the 960 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,879 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
439 degrees awarded
Black or African American
24 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was White students. These 1,879 degrees mean that there were 4.28 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 439 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was $135,500 in 2019, which is 0.563 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $127,200 to $135,500, a 6.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is 68.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$135,500

2019 Median

± $3,507

$127,200

2018 Median

± $3,160

In 2019, the median property value in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to to $135,500 from the previous year's value of $127,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Central Nebraska PUMA, NE the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$56,443

Median Household Income

± $1,307

43.8k

Number of Households

± 1,134

In 2019, the median household income of the 43.8k households in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to $56,443 from the previous year's value of $54,381.

The following chart displays the households in Central 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Central Nebraska PUMA, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

68.1%

2019 Homeownership

68.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 68.1% of the housing units in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% of the workforce in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (4.87%)

In 2019, 80.4% of workers in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (4.87%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Central 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 Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

90.2% of the population of Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 48.5% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Nebraska was $8,412 in 2014. This is a 3.43% increase from the previous year ($8,133).

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1310 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.28% decrease from the previous year (1327 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1272 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 362 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.8%). Additionally, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (47.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,310 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nebraska

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see an average of 1,310 patients per year. This represents a 1.28% decrease from the previous year (1,327 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,412

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Nebraska

$4,536

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,964

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,956

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Nebraska (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.43%, from $8,133 to $8,412.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.83%

Uninsured

48.5%

Employer Coverage

11.5%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

16.5%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined by 7.52% from 10.6% to 9.83%.

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