North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

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2023 Population
104,948
0.523% 1-year decline
US Senator
Deb Fischer
Republican Party
US Senator
Pete Ricketts
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
41.7
0.969% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
11.9%
4.13% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$60,248
2.94% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$138,100
6.48% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
46,973
1.04% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE had a population of 105k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $60,248. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined from 105,500 to 104,948, a −0.523% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,528 to $60,248, a 2.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.3%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (4.64%), White (Hispanic) (4.43%), Other (Hispanic) (2.79%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.05%).

6.99% of the households in North Central & Northwest 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.

97.9% of the residents in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Chadron State College (475 degrees awarded in 2023), Western Nebraska Community College (235 degrees), and Summit Christian College (4 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was $138,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%.

Most people in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.7 minutes. The average car ownership in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is home to a population of 105k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.22% of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (3.38k people).

In 2023, there were 17.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.4k people) in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.87k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 4.65k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Spanish (5,433 households), German (222 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (202 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
52,645
Women
50.2%
52,125
Men
49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 104,770 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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Citizenship

97.9%
2023 Citizenship
97.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of North Central & Northwest 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 North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    85.4k ± 212
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    4.87k ± 553
  3. White (Hispanic)
    4.65k ± 534
12.8%
Hispanic Population
13.5k people

In 2023, there were 17.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.4k people) in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.87k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 4.65k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

12.8% of the people in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are hispanic (13.5k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,096 ± 1,113 people
  2. India
    302 ± 426 people
  3. Germany
    153 ± 303 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Mexico, the natal country of 2,096 North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents, followed by India with 302 and Germany with 153.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.22%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
3.38k people
3.45%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
3.65k people

As of 2023, 3.22% of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents (3.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 3.45%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,433 households (5.5%)
  2. German
    222 households (0.225%)
  3. Other Native Languages of North America
    202 households (0.205%)

6.99% of the households in North Central & Northwest 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 North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Spanish. 5.5% of the households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,323 ± 225
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,043 ± 201
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    519 ± 134

North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE employs 47k people. In 2023, the largest industries in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE were Elementary & secondary schools (4,349 people), Construction (3,134 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,836 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of dentists ($200,067), Offices of physicians ($174,453), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($109,143).

Males in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,469. The income inequality in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
22,751
Women
48.4%
24,222
Men
51.6%

The workforce of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2023 was 46,973 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

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Occupations

47k
2023 Value
1.04%
1 Year growth
± 1.04%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE grew at a rate of 1.04%, from 46.5k employees to 47k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,886 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,644 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,452 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47k
2023 Value
1.04%
1 Year growth
± 1.04%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE grew at a rate of 1.04%, from 46.5k employees to 47k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,349 people), Construction (3,134 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,836 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, though some of these residents may live in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,091
Median earning men ± $1,216
$32,999
Median earning women ± $1,646

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,511), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,368), and Information ($60,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($45,244), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,000), and Manufacturing ($40,428).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (38.9%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

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Deb Fischer
Senator from Nebraska1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Pete Ricketts
Senator from Nebraska2
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE awarded 714 degrees. The student population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,366 male students and 2,370 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (527 and 76.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (105 and 15.2%), Black or African American (19 and 2.75%), and Two or More Races (17 and 2.46%).

The largest universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are Chadron State College (475 and 66.5%), Western Nebraska Community College (235 and 32.9%), and Summit Christian College (4 and 0.56%).

The most popular majors in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are General Business Administration & Management (141 and 19.7%), Elementary Education & Teaching (46 and 6.44%), and Other Educational Administration & Supervision (33 and 4.62%).

The median tuition costs in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are $7,360 for private four year colleges, and $5,376 and $5,376 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 14.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,736 (36.6% men and 63.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,736 students enrolled in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, 36.6% men and 63.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,614 records, of which 66% were women and 34% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Elementary Education & Teaching
    38 degrees awarded
  2. Other Multidisciplinary Studies
    30 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    89 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Elementary Education & Teaching with 38 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Chadron State College
    475 degrees awarded
  2. Western Nebraska Community College
    235 degrees awarded
  3. Summit Christian College
    4 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chadron State College with 475 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 278 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, which is 0.638 times less than the 436 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 527 degrees mean that there were 5.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 105 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($7,360) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,188) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.785% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.817% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (25.6k), Some college (20.7k), and Bachelors Degree (12.5k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was $138,100 in 2023, which is 0.455 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $129,700 to $138,100, a 6.48% increase. The homeownership rate in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is 70.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 14.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$138,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,639
$31,300
Median Property Taxes
±$981

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Rent vs Own

70.4%
Homeownership
2023
62.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 70.4% of the housing units in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$60,248
Median Household Income
± $1,836
44.5k
Number of Households
± 1,288

In 2023, the median household income of the 44.5k households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to $60,248 from the previous year's value of $58,528.

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Wage Distribution

0.424
2023 Wage GINI in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE
0.416
2022 Wage GINI in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

In 2023, the income inequality in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.88% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (76.6%)
  2. Carpooled (10%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.66%)

In 2023, 76.6% of workers in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (7.66%).

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Commute Time

14.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (14.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE (12.1k out of 102k 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 65 - 74, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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Health

91.1% of the population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 42.3% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.249% increase from the previous year (1,204 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 219 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,207 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,207 patients per year. This represents a 0.249% increase from the previous year (1,204 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.88%
Uninsured
42.3%
Employer Coverage
14.4%
Medicaid
16.2%
Medicare
16.5%
Non-Group
1.64%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined by 2.61% from 9.12% to 8.88%.

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