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

2022 Employed Population

46,488

0.305% 1-year decline

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+ (Hispanic) (5.23%), White (Hispanic) (4.43%), Other (Hispanic) (2.79%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.44%).

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.

North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE borders Weld Rural PUMA, CO, Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO, Northeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, Lakota Region PUMA, SD, Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY, and Laramie County PUMA, WY.

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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 15.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.4k people) in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.49k Two+ (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 langauge 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

52,811

Women

50.1%

52,581

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 105,392 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% 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.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.4k ± 212
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.49k ± 587
White (Hispanic)
4.65k ± 534

12.8%

Hispanic Population

13.5k people

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

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,341 ± 1,175 people
India
430 ± 508 people
Germany
162 ± 312 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Mexico, the natal country of 2,341 North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents, followed by India with 430 and Germany with 162.

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 lower than 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.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,433 households (5.5%)
German
222 households (0.225%)
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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,323 ± 225
Gulf War (2001-)
1,043 ± 201
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.

Economy

The economy of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE employs 46.5k people. The largest industries in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Elementary & secondary schools (4,110 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,175 people), and Construction (3,130 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($173,289), Offices of physicians ($149,202), and Public finance activities ($146,873).

Males in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,034. The income inequality in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,658

Women

48.9%

24,677

Men

51.1%

The workforce of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2020 was 48,335 people, with 48.9% woman, and 51.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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Occupations

46.5k

2022 Value

−0.305%

1 Year decline

± −0.305%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −0.305%, from 46.6k employees to 46.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,132 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,559 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,516 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

46.5k

2022 Value

−0.305%

1 Year decline

± −0.305%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −0.305%, from 46.6k employees to 46.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,110 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,175 people), and Construction (3,130 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.

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).

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 North Central & Northwest 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 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.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
38 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
30 degrees awarded
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.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Chadron State College
475 degrees awarded
Western Nebraska Community College
235 degrees awarded
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.

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.

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

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.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.635% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.617% 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 North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (25.5k), Some college (21.1k), and Bachelors Degree (12.6k).

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 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 approximately the same as 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.

Median household income in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is $60,248. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North Central & Northwest 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

$138,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,639

$31,300

Median Property Taxes

±$981

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 North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Central & Northwest 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 North Central & Northwest 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 North Central & Northwest 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.

$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.

The following chart displays the households in North Central & Northwest 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

0.416

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

0.413

2021 Wage GINI in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

In 2022, the income inequality in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.699% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Carpooled (10%)
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%).

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

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.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Central & Northwest 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 North Central & Northwest 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 North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have 2 cars.

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.

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

91.1% 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 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.

Similarly, primary care physicians in South Dakota see 1243 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.11% decrease from the previous year (1257 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1552 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 465 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,302 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nebraska

1,243 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Dakota

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).

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see an average of 1,243 patients per year. This represents a 1.11% decrease from the previous year (1,257 patients).

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

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, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

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%.

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