North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

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Population

108,757

0.784% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

Median Age

41.8

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Median Household Income

$51,178

2.09% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$105,900

3.22% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

50,650

0.517% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE had a population of 109k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $51,178. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined from 109,616 to 108,757, a -0.784% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,129 to $51,178, a 2.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.7%), White (Hispanic) (10.1%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.97%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%), and Other (Hispanic) (1%). 6.68% of the people in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE speak a non-English language, and 98.3% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Chadron State College (598 degrees awarded in 2017), Western Nebraska Community College (254 degrees), and Summit Christian College (8 degrees).

The median property value in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is $105,900, and the homeownership rate is 69.5%. Most people in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 13.5 minutes. The average car ownership in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is 2 cars per household.

North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE borders Eastern Plains Region 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 & Albany Counties PUMA, WY.

United States Nebraska South Dakota

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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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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Impact on Employment

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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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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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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 North Central & Northwest 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.

Diversity

North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is home to a population of 109k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2018, 2.75% of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (2.99k people).

In 2018, there were 8.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.9k people) in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11k White (Hispanic) and 2.15k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Spanish (5,743 speakers), German (242 speakers), and Other Native Languages of North America (135 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.9k ± 84
White (Hispanic)
11k ± 418
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
2.15k ± 313

12.4%

Hispanic Population

13.5k people

12.4% 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.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
5,743 speakers (5.64%)
German
242 speakers (0.237%)
Other Native Languages of North America
135 speakers (0.132%)

6.68% of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Spanish. 5.64% of the overall population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are native Spanish speakers. 0.237% speak German and 0.132% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.75%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.99k people

3.02%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

3.33k people

As of 2018, 2.75% of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents (2.99k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 3.02%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.1

In 2018, the median age of all people in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 41.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents was 42.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,160 ± 832 people
Cuba
251 ± 389 people
China
191 ± 339 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Mexico, the natal country of 1,160 North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents, followed by Cuba with 251 and China with 191.

Citizenship

98.3%

2018 Citizenship

98.1%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 98.3% of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,662 ± 237
Gulf War (2001-)
1,038 ± 174
Korea
1,009 ± 143

North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is $51,178. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $80,265, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $77,941 and $75,978.

Males in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,256. The income inequality in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.406, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE employs 50.7k people. The largest industries in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Elementary & secondary schools (4,049 people), Construction (3,234 people), and Hospitals (2,630 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($93,295), Management of companies & enterprises ($90,020), and Veterinary services ($88,956).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,178

2018 value

± $1,317

2.09%

1 Year Growth

± 3.59%

Households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have a median annual income of $51,178, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $50,129 in 2017, which represents a 2.09% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$48,325

Average Male Salary in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

± $6,367

$38,256

Average Female Salary in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

± $5,494

In 2017, full-time male employees in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE made 1.26 times more than female employees.

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

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

White
$38,547 ± $4,002
American Indian
$30,301 ± $41,626
Other
$29,495 ± $18,205

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE workers was White. These workers were paid 1.27 times more than American Indian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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

Wage Distribution

0.406

2017 Wage GINI in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

0.4

2016 Wage GINI in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

In 2017, the income inequality in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 0.406 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.31% growth from 2016 to 2017, 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 0.479. 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $80,265, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $77,941 and $75,978.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE (12.6k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

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
10,731 ± 587
Hispanic
3,070 ± 338
Native American
932 ± 196

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 Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

50.7k

2017 Value

-0.517%

1 Year decline

± -0.517%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of -0.517%, from 50.9k employees to 50.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,724 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,634 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,616 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,724 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,634 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,616 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has an unusually high number of residents working as Railroad conductors & yardmasters (18.1 times higher than expected), Locomotive engineers & operators (18.1 times), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (12.4 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($236,322), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($161,657), and Chief executives & legislators ($141,032).

Industries

Employment by Industries

50.7k

2017 Value

-0.517%

1 Year decline

± -0.517%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of -0.517%, from 50.9k employees to 50.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,049 people), Construction (3,234 people), and Hospitals (2,630 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,049 people), Construction (3,234 people), and Hospitals (2,630 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has an unusually high number of Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers (22.1 times higher than expected), Rail transportation (18.6 times), and Animal production & aquaculture (15.4 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, by average salary, are Legal services ($93,295), Management of companies & enterprises ($90,020), and Veterinary services ($88,956).

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 2015, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $24.1B, followed by Meat/seafood ($20.7B) and Live animals/fish ($11.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Nebraska.

$149B

2015 Value in Nebraska

$229B

Projected 2045 Value in Nebraska

53.9% growth

In 2015, total outbound Nebraska trade was $149B. This is expected to increase 53.9% to $229B 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
$12.4B
Kansas
$9.12B
California
$8.39B

In 2015, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $12.4B, followed by Kansas with $9.12B and California and $8.39B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE awarded 860 degrees. The student population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is skewed towards women, with 1,863 male students and 2,809 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (661 and 79.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (59 and 7.13%), Unknown (32 and 3.86%), and Black or African American (28 and 3.38%).

The largest universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are Chadron State College (598 and 69.5%), Western Nebraska Community College (254 and 29.5%), and Summit Christian College (8 and 0.93%).

The most popular majors in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are General Business Administration & Management (201 and 23.4%), Elementary Education & Teaching (47 and 5.47%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (43 and 5%).

The median tuition costs in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are $6,240 for private four year colleges, and $4,816 and $4,844 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
99 degree-majorss awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
40 degree-majorss awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
39 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was General Business Administration & Management with 99 degree-majorss 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Chadron State College
598 degrees awarded
Western Nebraska Community College
254 degrees awarded
Summit Christian College
8 degrees awarded

$4,816

Median In-State Public

$6,240

Median Private

In 2017, the North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chadron State College with 598 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

371

Degrees Awarded to Men

489

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 371 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, which is 0.759 times less than the 489 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
661 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
59 degrees awarded
Unknown
32 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE were to White students. These 661 degrees mean that there were 11.2 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 59 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was $105,900 in 2018, which is 0.461 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $102,600 to $105,900, a 3.22% increase. The homeownership rate in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is 69.5%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 13.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. 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 Value

$105,900

2018 Median

± $2,807

$102,600

2017 Median

± $2,190

In 2018, the median property value in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to to $105,900 from the previous year's value of $102,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in North Central & Northwest 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 North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$51,178

Median Household Income

± $1,317

46.1k

Number of Households

± 1,165

In 2018, the median household income of the 46.1k households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to $51,178 from the previous year's value of $50,129.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE 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.

Rent vs Own

69.5%

2018 Homeownership

69.8%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 69.5% of the housing units in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

13.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (13.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.09% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
77.3%
Carpooled
9.49%
Worked At Home
7.21%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Drove Alone (77.3%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.49%) and those who Worked At Home (7.21%).

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 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, followed by 3 cars.

Health

90.1% of the population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 43.7% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 18.4% on non-group plans, and 1.83% 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 1339 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.45% increase from the previous year (1333 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1358 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.5%). Additionally, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,339 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nebraska

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see an average of 1,339 patients per year. This represents a 0.45% increase from the previous year (1,333 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

9.91%

Uninsured

43.7%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

18.4%

Non-Group

1.83%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined by 14.6% from 11.6% to 9.91%.

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.