South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

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2024 Population

116,588

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

38.3

0.262% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.3%

7.02% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$72,318

2.96% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$207,200

4.75% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

56,978

0.0368% 1-year decline

About

7.85% of the households in South Central 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.

97.6% of the residents in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are University of Nebraska at Kearney (1,467 degrees awarded in 2024) and Hastings College (285 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was $207,200, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 2 cars per household.

South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE borders Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS, Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, and Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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Population & Diversity

South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is home to a population of 117k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.15% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (4.84k people).

In 2024, there were 21.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.4k people) in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.61k Other (Hispanic) and 3.57k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are Spanish (6,606 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (354 households), and Vietnamese (263 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,107

Women

49.7%

58,777

Men

50.3%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 116,884 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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Citizenship

97.6%

2024 Citizenship

97.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.6% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
99.4k ± 397
Other (Hispanic)
4.61k ± 659
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.57k ± 495

9.79%

Hispanic Population

11.4k people

9.79% of the people in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are hispanic (11.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,942 ± 1,073 people
Vietnam
324 ± 441 people
Guatemala
308 ± 430 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Mexico, the natal country of 1,942 South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents, followed by Vietnam with 324 and Guatemala with 308.

Foreign-Born Population

4.15%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.84k people

4.12%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.79k people

As of 2024, 4.15% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents (4.84k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 4.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,606 households (6.03%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
354 households (0.323%)
Vietnamese
263 households (0.24%)

7.85% of the households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Spanish. 6.03% of the households in South Central 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
2,270 ± 263
Gulf War (2001-)
1,002 ± 186
Gulf War (1990s)
758 ± 169

South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE.

Health

93.5% of the population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1,285 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 395 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,285 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,285 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.54%

Uninsured

50.3%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

1.52%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined by 3.39% from 6.77% to 6.54%.

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

Economy

The economy of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE employs 57k people. In 2024, the largest industries in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE were Elementary & secondary schools (4,280 people), Construction (3,911 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,079 people), and the highest paying industries were Farm supplies merchant wholesalers ($148,557), Banking & related activities ($114,770), and Not specified manufacturing industries ($93,961).

Males in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,702. The income inequality in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,356

Women

46.3%

30,622

Men

53.7%

The workforce of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2024 was 56,978 people, with 46.3% woman, and 53.7% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

57k

2024 Value

−0.0368%

1 Year decline

± −0.0368%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −0.0368%, from 57k employees to 57k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Registered nurses (1,692 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,510 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,404 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

57k

2024 Value

−0.0368%

1 Year decline

± −0.0368%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −0.0368%, from 57k employees to 57k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,280 people), Construction (3,911 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,079 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, though some of these residents may live in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,103

Median earning men ± $1,372

$35,802

Median earning women ± $1,186

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,958), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,153), and Wholesale Trade ($66,508).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($50,189), Construction ($49,875), and Manufacturing ($46,756).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

3.11%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% 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 10.9%.

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

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 South Central 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE awarded 1,752 degrees. The student population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,569 male students and 4,268 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (1,370 and 80.8%), Hispanic or Latino (188 and 11.1%), Two or More Races (51 and 3.01%), and Black or African American (42 and 2.48%).

The largest universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are University of Nebraska at Kearney (1,467 and 83.7%) and Hastings College (285 and 16.3%).

The most popular majors in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are General Business Administration & Management (194 and 11.1%), Elementary Education & Teaching (168 and 9.59%), and General Biological Sciences (106 and 6.05%).

The median tuition costs are $35,990 for private four year colleges, and $6,690 and $14,610 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,837 (37.6% men and 62.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 6,837 students enrolled in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,028 records, of which 65.1% were women and 34.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
169 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
157 degrees awarded
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions
54 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was General Business Administration & Management with 169 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Nebraska at Kearney
1,467 degrees awarded
Hastings College
285 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nebraska at Kearney with 1,467 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 572 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, which is 0.485 times less than the 1,180 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,370 degrees mean that there were 7.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 188 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 ($35,990) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,874) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($770) 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 2024, 0.516% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.446% 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 South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2024 were Some college (24.1k), High School or Equivalent (23.3k), and Bachelors Degree (18k).

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 South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was $207,200 in 2024, which is 0.623 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $197,800 to $207,200, a 4.75% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is 71%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$207,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,164

$34,192

Median Property Taxes

±$986

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 South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

71%

Homeownership

2024

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 71% of the housing units in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$72,318

Median Household Income

± $1,947

48.2k

Number of Households

± 1,346

In 2024, the median household income of the 48.2k households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to $72,318 from the previous year's value of $70,238.

The following chart displays the households in South Central 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

0.447

2024 Wage GINI in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

0.442

2023 Wage GINI in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

In 2024, the income inequality in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.01% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Carpooled (9.65%)
Worked At Home (5.31%)

In 2024, 81.1% of workers in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.65%) and those who worked at home (5.31%).

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

16.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE (11.6k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Central 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.