Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 14.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.8% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 62% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 18 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 630 (41.2%) |
| Some College | 198 (13%) |
| Associates | 184 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 159 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 339 (22.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,686 ▼ 27% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $88,803 ▼ 68% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $643/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 1,349 |
| Vacant Units | 317 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Pawnee County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,451 residents. With a median age of 47.01, it is a mature county.
Pawnee County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,685 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.2% is above the national average.
Housing in Pawnee County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $88,803 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $643. Homeownership rates are high at 81.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Pawnee County are primarily White (93.8%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Pawnee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68323 | Burchard | 282 | $97,917 | $137,500 | — | 0.0% | 37.9% |
| 68345 | Du Bois | 253 | $43,125 | $88,300 | $907 | 0.8% | 23.3% |
| 68380 | Lewiston | 44 | $37,500 | $46,500 | — | 0.0% | 35.3% |
| 68420 | Pawnee City | 1,230 | $46,438 | $59,000 | $608 | 3.5% | 29.5% |
| 68441 | Steinauer | 178 | $48,382 | — | — | 0.0% | 47.5% |
| 68447 | Table Rock | 464 | $65,909 | $142,500 | $592 | 0.0% | 37.9% |