South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

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2021 Population

116,536

0.411% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.3

0.798% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.7%

1.99% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$62,430

6.43% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$158,000

4.43% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

56,319

1.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE had a population of 117k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $62,430. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined from 117,017 to 116,536, a −0.411% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,658 to $62,430, a 6.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.1%), White (Hispanic) (4.29%), Other (Hispanic) (2.72%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.67%).

7.31% 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.

97.4% 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 (181215) (1,448 degrees awarded in 2021) and Hastings College (299 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was $158,000, and the homeownership rate was 70.5%.

Most people in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.3 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, Salina City PUMA, KS, Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, and Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE.

United States Nebraska

Population & Diversity

South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is home to a population of 117k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.19% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (4.88k people).

In 2021, there were 20.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5k White (Hispanic) and 3.17k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are Spanish (6,062 households), Vietnamese (331 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (276 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,237

Women

49.9%

58,371

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 116,608 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.4%

2021 Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.4% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
102k ± 255
White (Hispanic)
5k ± 633
Other (Hispanic)
3.17k ± 470

8.89%

Hispanic Population

10.4k people

8.89% of the people in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are hispanic (10.4k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,397 ± 1,190 people
Guatemala
443 ± 516 people
Venezuela
184 ± 333 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Mexico, the natal country of 2,397 South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents, followed by Guatemala with 443 and Venezuela with 184.

Foreign-Born Population

4.19%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.88k people

4.25%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.97k people

As of 2021, 4.19% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents (4.88k 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 South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 4.25%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
6,062 households (5.56%)
Vietnamese
331 households (0.303%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
276 households (0.253%)

7.31% 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 21.5%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Spanish. 5.56% 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
2,377 ± 243
Gulf War (2001-)
1,190 ± 212
Gulf War (1990s)
717 ± 144

South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE employs 56.3k people. The largest industries in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are Elementary & secondary schools (4,351 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,210 people), and Construction (3,158 people), and the highest paying industries are Waste management & remediation services ($159,016), Farm supplies merchant wholesalers ($113,677), and Banking & related activities ($91,669).

Males in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,487. The income inequality in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,266

Women

47.6%

29,970

Men

52.4%

The workforce of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2020 was 57,236 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

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

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Occupations

56.3k

2021 Value

−1.6%

1 Year decline

± −1.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −1.6%, from 57.2k employees to 56.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,864 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,622 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,450 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.3k

2021 Value

−1.6%

1 Year decline

± −1.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −1.6%, from 57.2k employees to 56.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,351 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,210 people), and Construction (3,158 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

$44,557

Median earning men ± $1,139

$30,010

Median earning women ± $1,187

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,357), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,316), and Public Administration ($56,045).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($52,541), Public Administration ($42,533), and Manufacturing ($38,922).

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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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 Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), 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

Voting results are not available for South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE. Showing the available data for Nebraska.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska 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

In 2021, universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE awarded 1,747 degrees. The student population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,326 male students and 9,116 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (1,453 and 86.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (138 and 8.21%), Black or African American (31 and 1.85%), and Two or More Races (30 and 1.79%).

The largest universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are University of Nebraska at Kearney (181215) (1,448 and 82.9%) and Hastings College (299 and 17.1%).

The most popular majors in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are General Business Administration & Management (175 and 10%), Elementary Education & Teaching (139 and 7.96%), and General Biological Sciences (128 and 7.33%).

The median tuition costs in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are $31,810 for private four year colleges, and $6,270 and $13,650 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 14,442 (36.9% men and 63.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 14,442 students enrolled in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, 36.9% men and 63.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,068 records, of which 65.6% were women and 34.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
128 degree-majors awarded
Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Studies
60 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
152 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Elementary Education & Teaching with 128 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 (181215)
1,448 degrees awarded
Hastings College
299 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nebraska at Kearney (181215) with 1,448 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 636 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, which is 0.572 times less than the 1,111 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,453 degrees mean that there were 10.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 138 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 ($31,810) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,780) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($700) 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 2021, 0.418% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.476% 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 2021 were Some college (24.9k), High School or Equivalent (24k), and Bachelors Degree (16.5k).

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 $158,000 in 2021, which is 0.645 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $151,300 to $158,000, a 4.43% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is 70.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 17.3 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.

Median household income in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is $62,430. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $89,640, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $88,408 and $84,534.

Housing

Property

$158,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,558

$32,705

Median Property Taxes

±$978

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

70.5%

Homeownership

2021

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.5% 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 70.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Central 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $89,640, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $88,408 and $84,534.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Central 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.

$62,430

Median Household Income

± $1,944

46.4k

Number of Households

± 1,214

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.4k households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to $62,430 from the previous year's value of $58,658.

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

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

0.446

2020 Wage GINI in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

In 2021, the income inequality in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.724% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (82%)
Carpooled (9.42%)
Worked At Home (4.96%)

In 2021, 82% of workers in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.42%) and those who worked at home (4.96%).

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

17.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (17.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% 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

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE (13.1k out of 112k 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 Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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.

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

93.2% of the population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 51.6% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 1.65% 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 1309 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0763% decrease from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1259 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 341 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,309 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nebraska

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see an average of 1,309 patients per year. This represents a 0.0763% decrease from the previous year (1,310 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.78%

Uninsured

51.6%

Employer Coverage

10.9%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

15.9%

Non-Group

1.65%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined by 2.08% from 6.93% to 6.78%.

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.