Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.6% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.8% ▼ 83% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 61 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 896 (30.2%) |
| Some College | 414 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 336 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 482 (16.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 782 (26.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,883 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $83,161 ▼ 70% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $627/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 2,255 |
| Vacant Units | 395 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Nuckolls County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,112 residents. With a median age of 51.64, it is a mature county.
Nuckolls County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,883 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.3% is well below the national average.
Housing in Nuckolls County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $83,161 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $626. Homeownership rates are high at 82.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Nuckolls County are primarily White (92.83%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Nuckolls County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68943 | Hardy | 215 | $66,250 | — | $725 | 0.0% | 32.5% |
| 68957 | Lawrence | 495 | $100,703 | $116,100 | $569 | 0.6% | 40.9% |
| 68961 | Nelson | 615 | $58,611 | $78,900 | $492 | 0.0% | 40.0% |
| 68964 | Oak | 125 | $150,833 | — | — | 0.0% | 46.2% |
| 68974 | Ruskin | 280 | $79,471 | $85,000 | — | 0.0% | 47.2% |
| 68978 | Superior | 2,382 | $63,068 | $77,200 | $665 | 1.3% | 43.8% |