North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

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2022 Population

105,500

0.6% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/ADeb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

N/APete Ricketts

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

41.3

0.978% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

11.4%

3.95% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$58,528

6.12% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$129,700

10.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

46,488

0.305% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE had a population of 106k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $58,528. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined from 106,137 to 105,500, a −0.6% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,155 to $58,528, a 6.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.8%), White (Hispanic) (6.02%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.61%), Other (Hispanic) (2.41%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.24%).

7.41% of the households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Western Nebraska Community College (546 degrees awarded in 2022), Chadron State College (520 degrees), and Summit Christian College (4 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was $129,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.5%.

Most people in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.4 minutes. The average car ownership in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 2 cars per household.

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

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Population & Diversity

North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is home to a population of 106k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.45% of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (3.65k people).

In 2022, there were 13.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.2k people) in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.35k White (Hispanic) and 4.86k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Spanish (5,801 households), German (266 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (216 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,811

Women

50.1%

52,581

Men

49.9%

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

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

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Citizenship

97.9%

2022 Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.9% of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 97.9%, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.2k ± 194
White (Hispanic)
6.35k ± 632
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.86k ± 728

13.5%

Hispanic Population

14.3k people

13.5% of the people in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are hispanic (14.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

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

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

Foreign-Born Population

3.45%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.65k people

3.49%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.7k people

As of 2022, 3.45% of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents (3.65k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 3.49%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,801 households (5.85%)
German
266 households (0.268%)
Other Native Languages of North America
216 households (0.218%)

7.41% of the households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Spanish. 5.85% of the households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,357 ± 217
Gulf War (2001-)
1,038 ± 186
Korea
616 ± 119

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

Economy

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

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

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,658

Women

48.9%

24,677

Men

51.1%

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

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

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Occupations

46.5k

2022 Value

−0.305%

1 Year decline

± −0.305%

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

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

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

46.5k

2022 Value

−0.305%

1 Year decline

± −0.305%

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

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,110 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,175 people), and Construction (3,130 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, though some of these residents may live in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,441

Median earning men ± $1,181

$31,284

Median earning women ± $1,375

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,719), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,897), and Information ($59,861).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,494), Public Administration ($40,646), and Manufacturing ($40,238).

Employment by Industry Sector

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

Senator from Nebraska

N/ADeb Fischer
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
N/APete Ricketts
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE awarded 1,070 degrees. The student population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,447 male students and 2,410 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (749 and 73.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (179 and 17.6%), Black or African American (26 and 2.55%), and Asian (24 and 2.36%).

The largest universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are Western Nebraska Community College (546 and 51%), Chadron State College (520 and 48.6%), and Summit Christian College (4 and 0.374%).

The most popular majors in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are General Business Administration & Management (179 and 16.7%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (61 and 5.7%), and Lineworker (56 and 5.23%).

The median tuition costs in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are $7,040 for private four year colleges, and $5,208 and $5,208 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,857 (37.5% men and 62.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,857 students enrolled in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,772 records, of which 64.2% were women and 35.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
46 degrees awarded
Pre-Nursing Studies
29 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
67 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 46 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western Nebraska Community College
546 degrees awarded
Chadron State College
520 degrees awarded
Summit Christian College
4 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Nebraska Community College with 546 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 421 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, which is 0.649 times less than the 649 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 749 degrees mean that there were 4.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 179 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($7,040) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,146) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.635% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.617% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (25.5k), Some college (21.1k), and Bachelors Degree (12.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was $129,700 in 2022, which is 0.46 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $117,200 to $129,700, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is 69.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 14.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is $58,528. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Douglas County--Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $96,862, followed by Sarpy County--Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Douglas County--Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $95,911 and $92,250.

Housing

Property

$129,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,168

$30,817

Median Property Taxes

±$975

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

69.5%

Homeownership

2022

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 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 70.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Douglas County--Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $96,862, followed by Sarpy County--Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Douglas County--Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $95,911 and $92,250.

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

Household Income

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

$58,528

Median Household Income

± $2,073

44.3k

Number of Households

± 1,245

In 2022, the median household income of the 44.3k households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to $58,528 from the previous year's value of $55,155.

The following chart displays the households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.416

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

0.413

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

In 2022, the income inequality in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.699% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Carpooled (9.92%)
Worked At Home (8.01%)

In 2022, 76.6% of workers in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.92%) and those who worked at home (8.01%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (14.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE (11.7k out of 103k 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 Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.9% of the population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 14.2% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 1.74% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.12%

Uninsured

42.1%

Employer Coverage

14.2%

Medicaid

15.9%

Medicare

16.9%

Non-Group

1.74%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined by 3.28% from 9.43% to 9.12%.

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.