Nemaha County, NE

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2019 Population

6,973

0.443% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

39.3

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

11.6%

6.36% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$51,828

0.181% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$106,300

2.92% 1-year decline

2019 Employed Population

3,349

1.53% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Nemaha County, NE had a population of 6.97k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $51,828. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Nemaha County, NE declined from 7,004 to 6,973, a −0.443% decrease and its median household income declined from $51,922 to $51,828, a −0.181% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Nemaha County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.05%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.49%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.76%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.588%). 0% of the households in Nemaha County, NE speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.2% of the residents in Nemaha County, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Nemaha County, NE are Peru State College (445 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Nemaha County, NE was $106,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.9%. Most people in Nemaha County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Nemaha County, NE was 2 cars per household.

Nemaha County, NE borders Atchison County, MO, Holt County, MO, Johnson County, NE, Otoe County, NE, Pawnee County, NE, and Richardson County, NE.

United States Nebraska

Diversity

Nemaha County, NE is home to a population of 6.97k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.3% of Nemaha County, NE residents were born outside of the country (230 people).

In 2019, there were 45.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.54k people) in Nemaha County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 143 White (Hispanic) and 104 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Nemaha County, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.54k ± 14
White (Hispanic)
143 ± 31
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
104 ± 19

2.78%

Hispanic Population

194 people

2.78% of the people in Nemaha County, NE are hispanic (194 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Nemaha County, NE as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

230 people

1.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

98 people

As of 2019, 3.3% of Nemaha County, NE residents (230 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 Nemaha County, NE was 1.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 21.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Nemaha County, NE was 39.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 33. But people in Nemaha County, NE are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Nemaha County, NE residents was 39.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
48,994 ± 5,364 people
Guatemala
8,374 ± 2,242 people
India
6,543 ± 1,983 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 48,994 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 8,374 and India with 6,543.

Citizenship

99.2%

2019 Citizenship

99.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.2% of Nemaha County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Nemaha County, NE was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
155 ± 52
Gulf War (2001-)
92 ± 49
Gulf War (1990s)
84 ± 41

Nemaha County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

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.

Y-Axis

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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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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Economy

Median household income in Nemaha County, NE is $51,828. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Nemaha County, NE was Census Tract 9682 with a value of $54,107, followed by Census Tract 9681 and N/A, with respective values of $51,225 and N/A.

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,453. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Nemaha County, NE employs 3.35k people. The largest industries in Nemaha County, NE are Utilities (421 people), Educational Services (399 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (367 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($88,854), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($85,427), and Wholesale Trade ($50,769).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,828

2019 value

± $5,877

−0.181%

1 Year Growth

± 15.9%

Households in Nemaha County, NE have a median annual income of $51,828, 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 $51,922 in 2018, which represents a −0.181% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

$62,233

Average Male Salary in Nebraska

± $2,227

$46,453

Average Female Salary in Nebraska

± $1,721

In 2019, full-time male employees in Nebraska made 1.34 times more than female employees.

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

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Nebraska

White
$48,483 ± $1,383
Asian
$45,945 ± $9,205
Two or More Races
$36,413 ± $8,665

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Nebraska workers was White. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Nebraska.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Nemaha County, NE is from Nebraska.

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.445

2018 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2019, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.297% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9682
Census Tract 9681
N/A

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Nemaha County, NE was Census Tract 9682 with a value of $54,107, followed by Census Tract 9681 and N/A, with respective values of $51,225 and N/A.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Nemaha County, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nemaha County, NE (746 out of 6.45k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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
684 ± 148
Hispanic
61 ± 65
Black
38 ± 73

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Nemaha County, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

3.35k

2019 Value

± 294

−1.53%

1 Year decline

± 12.5%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Nemaha County, NE declined at a rate of −1.53%, from 3.4k employees to 3.35k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nemaha County, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (384 people), Production Occupations (316 people), and Management Occupations (314 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nemaha County, NE.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Nemaha County, NE, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (384 people), Production Occupations (316 people), and Management Occupations (314 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Nemaha County, NE has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (2.23 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.67 times), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.65 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Nemaha County, NE, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($87,232), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($85,670), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($66,250).

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.35k

2019 Value

± 294

−1.53%

1 Year decline

± 12.5%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Nemaha County, NE declined at a rate of −1.53%, from 3.4k employees to 3.35k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nemaha County, NE, are Utilities (421 people), Educational Services (399 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (367 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Nemaha County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Nemaha County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Nemaha County, NE, by number of employees, are Utilities (421 people), Educational Services (399 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (367 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Nemaha County, NE has an unusually high number of Utilities (15.6 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4.58 times), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.39 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Nemaha County, NE, by median earnings, are Utilities ($88,854), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($85,427), and Wholesale Trade ($50,769).

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 Nemaha County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (24.8%), followed by Other (8.23%). 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

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 (66.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (24.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (8.23%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (24.8%), followed by Other (8.23%).

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 Nemaha County, NE

66.9% 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 Nemaha County, NE awarded 445 degrees. The student population of Nemaha County, NE is skewed towards women, with 831 male students and 1,278 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Nemaha County, NE are White (376 and 84.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (25 and 5.62%), Black or African American (22 and 4.94%), and Two or More Races (12 and 2.7%).

The largest universities in Nemaha County, NE by number of degrees awarded are Peru State College (445 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Nemaha County, NE are Curriculum & Instruction (116 and 26.1%), General Business Administration & Management (81 and 18.2%), and General Psychology (55 and 12.4%).

The median tuition cost in Nemaha County, NE for a public four year colleges is $5,520 for in-state students and $5,520 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
81 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
55 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
38 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Nemaha County, NE was General Business Administration & Management with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Nemaha County, NE according to their major.

Universities

Peru State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

445 degrees awarded

$5,520

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the Nemaha County, NE institution with the largest number of graduating students was Peru State College with 445 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

162

Degrees Awarded to Men

283

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 162 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Nemaha County, NE, which is 0.572 times less than the 283 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Nemaha County, NE by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
376 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Nemaha County, NE was White students. These 376 degrees mean that there were 15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 25 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Nemaha County, NE was $106,300 in 2019, which is 0.442 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $109,500 to $106,300, a 2.92% decrease. The homeownership rate in Nemaha County, NE is 72.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Nemaha County, NE have an average commute time of 16.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Nemaha County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$106,300

2019 Median

± $14,736

$109,500

2018 Median

± $14,686

In 2019, the median property value in Nemaha County, NE declined from to $106,300 from the previous year's value of $109,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Nemaha County, 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 Nemaha County, NE the largest share of households have a property value in the $70k - $80k range.

Household Income

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

$51,828

Median Household Income

± $5,877

2.98k

Number of Households

± 271

In 2019, the median household income of the 2.98k households in Nemaha County, NE declined from $51,828 from the previous year's value of $51,922.

The following chart displays the households in Nemaha County, 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

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Nemaha County, NE distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Nemaha County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

72.9%

2019 Homeownership

72.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 72.9% of the housing units in Nemaha County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.1%.

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

Commute Time

16.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Nemaha County, NE have a shorter commute time (16.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.82% of the workforce in Nemaha County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Walked (7.82%)
Carpooled (7.48%)

In 2019, 80.3% of workers in Nemaha County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (7.82%) and those who carpooled to work (7.48%).

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 Nemaha County, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Nemaha County, NE have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

93.5% of the population of Nemaha County, NE has health coverage, with 54% on employee plans, 8.94% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.73% 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 Nemaha County, NE see 1392 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.144% increase from the previous year (1390 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2324 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3486 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

1,392 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nemaha County, NE

Primary care physicians in Nemaha County, NE see an average of 1,392 patients per year. This represents a 0.144% increase from the previous year (1,390 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nemaha County, NE 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

6.49%

Uninsured

54%

Employer Coverage

8.94%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.73%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nemaha County, NE declined by 0.157% from 6.5% to 6.49%.

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