Otoe County, NE

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2021 Population

15,916

0.307% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.3

0.714% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.2%

2.84% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$70,072

8.21% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$151,300

4.27% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Otoe County, NE had a population of 15.9k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $70,072. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Otoe County, NE declined from 15,965 to 15,916, a −0.307% decrease and its median household income grew from $64,755 to $70,072, a 8.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Otoe County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.2%), Other (Hispanic) (4.98%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.54%), White (Hispanic) (2.01%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.949%).

None of the households in Otoe County, 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.

96.3% of the residents in Otoe County, NE are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Otoe County, NE was $151,300, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

Most people in Otoe County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Otoe County, NE was 2 cars per household.

Otoe County, NE borders Fremont County, IA, Atchison County, MO, Cass County, NE, Gage County, NE, Johnson County, NE, Lancaster County, NE, and Nemaha County, NE.

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Population & Diversity

Otoe County, NE is home to a population of 15.9k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.26% of Otoe County, NE residents were born outside of the country (837 people).

In 2021, there were 17.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.9k people) in Otoe County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 793 Other (Hispanic) and 563 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

96.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Otoe County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Otoe County, NE was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Otoe County, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.9k ± 202
Other (Hispanic)
793 ± 226
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
563 ± 212

8.24%

Hispanic Population

1.31k people

8.24% of the people in Otoe County, NE are hispanic (1.31k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

5.26%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

837 people

4.35%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

694 people

As of 2021, 5.26% of Otoe County, NE residents (837 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Otoe County, NE was 4.35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
422 ± 102
Gulf War (2001-)
200 ± 88
Gulf War (1990s)
181 ± 61

Otoe County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Otoe County, NE employs 8.13k people. The largest industries in Otoe County, NE are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,227 people), Educational Services (884 people), and Manufacturing (791 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($185,208), Transportation & Warehousing ($77,935), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,627).

Employment

Occupations

8.13k

2021 Value

± 522

−0.343%

1 Year decline

± 9.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Otoe County, NE declined at a rate of −0.343%, from 8.16k employees to 8.13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Otoe County, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (934 people), Management Occupations (906 people), and Production Occupations (771 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Otoe County, NE.

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.13k

2021 Value

± 522

−0.343%

1 Year decline

± 9.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Otoe County, NE declined at a rate of −0.343%, from 8.16k employees to 8.13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Otoe County, NE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,227 people), Educational Services (884 people), and Manufacturing (791 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Otoe County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Otoe County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,723

Median earning men ± $4,304

$32,727

Median earning women ± $2,359

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($81,563), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,217), and Wholesale Trade ($67,823).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,972), and Public Administration ($44,427).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

138
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
138
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
85
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $26B, followed by Live animals/fish ($14.9B) and Cereal grains ($13.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$145B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$286B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $145B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $286B by 2050.

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
$10.2B
Kansas
$7.65B
Texas
$6.86B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $10.2B, followed by Kansas with $7.65B and Texas and $6.86B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Otoe County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 67.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (67.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Otoe County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 67.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Otoe County, NE for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

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Senator from Nebraska

Deb Fischer
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Pete Ricketts
Assumed office on January 23, 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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.964% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.968% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (380k), Some college (367k), and Bachelors Degree (301k).

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 Otoe County, NE was $151,300 in 2021, which is 0.618 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $145,100 to $151,300, a 4.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Otoe County, NE is 75.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Otoe County, NE have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Otoe County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Otoe County, NE is $70,072. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Otoe County, NE was Census Tract 9668 with a value of $84,893, followed by Census Tract 9666 and Census Tract 9667, with respective values of $81,250 and $66,667.

Property

$151,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,904

$4,740

Median Property Taxes

±$347

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 Otoe County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Otoe County, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.1%

Homeownership

2021

60%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.1% of the housing units in Otoe County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Otoe County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9668
Census Tract 9666
Census Tract 9667

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Otoe County, NE was Census Tract 9668 with a value of $84,893, followed by Census Tract 9666 and Census Tract 9667, with respective values of $81,250 and $66,667.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Otoe County, 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.

$70,072

Median Household Income

± $4,882

6.31k

Number of Households

± 420

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.31k households in Otoe County, NE grew to $70,072 from the previous year's value of $64,755.

The following chart displays the households in Otoe 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2021, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.499% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Carpooled (13.9%)
Worked At Home (5.55%)

In 2021, 76.6% of workers in Otoe County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.9%) and those who worked at home (5.55%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Otoe County, NE have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Otoe County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Otoe County, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Otoe County, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Otoe County, NE (1.91k out of 15.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 15, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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

94.6% of the population of Otoe County, NE has health coverage, with 56.8% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.51% 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 Otoe County, NE see 1779 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.169% increase from the previous year (1776 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1774 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 887 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,779 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Otoe County, NE

Primary care physicians in Otoe County, NE see an average of 1,779 patients per year. This represents a 0.169% increase from the previous year (1,776 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Otoe County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.38%

Uninsured

56.8%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Otoe County, NE declined by 12.1% from 6.12% to 5.38%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Otoe County, NE.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.7% in Otoe County, NE.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Otoe County, NE.

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