County

Hooker County, NE

1 ZIP codes  ·  1 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥707Population
💰$45,795Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$86,000Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Black: 1.6%Other: 6.9%Race
White88.8%
Black1.6%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
13%
25–44
21%
45–64
20%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.87
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
HS Graduate180 (39.3%)
Some College47 (10.3%)
Associates80 (17.5%)
Bachelors38 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree113 (24.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
HS Grad39.3%
Some College10.3%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.3%Renter: 41.7%Tenure
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,795 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$86,000 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$583/mo
Total Housing Units483
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
44%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Hooker County, NE

Hooker County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 1 ZIP code. The county has an estimated population of 707 residents. With a median age of 43.7, it is a middle-aged county.

Hooker County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $45,795 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Hooker County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $86,000 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $583.

The residents of Hooker County are primarily White (88.83%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Hooker County, NE is a working-class area in Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Hooker County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
69152 Mullen 707 $45,795 $86,000 $583 3.4% 33.0%

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