State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Nebraska by County
Workforce: Unemployed
Ages 16+, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

Nebraska

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 32,072.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3 of 52

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 8,902,365.
• Rank within US : N/A

Hayes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 0.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1 of 3143

Loup County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 0.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1 of 3143

McPherson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 0.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1 of 3143

Logan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 27 of 3143

Valley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 5.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 27 of 3143

Dundy County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 30 of 3143

Grant County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 30 of 3143

Arthur County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 37 of 3143

Cherry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 13.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 37 of 3143

Fillmore County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 12.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 37 of 3143

Merrick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 15.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 37 of 3143

Nuckolls County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 13.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 51 of 3143

Kimball County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 11.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 64 of 3143

Stanton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 22.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 64 of 3143

Webster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 12.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 64 of 3143

Holt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 43.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 78 of 3143

Furnas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 22.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 87 of 3143

Keya Paha County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 4.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 87 of 3143

Burt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 36.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 103 of 3143

Boone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 32.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 114 of 3143

Butler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 53.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 114 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 40.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 114 of 3143

Phelps County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 56.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 114 of 3143

Rock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 8.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 114 of 3143

Blaine County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 128 of 3143

Colfax County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 73.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 128 of 3143

Harlan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 18.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 128 of 3143

Polk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 38.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 128 of 3143

Dawson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 179.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 148 of 3143

Deuel County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 12.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 148 of 3143

Red Willow County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 74.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 148 of 3143

Gage County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 169.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 161 of 3143

Perkins County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 23.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 161 of 3143

York County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 110.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 161 of 3143

Box Butte County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 84.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 180 of 3143

Dawes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 71.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 180 of 3143

Antelope County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 54.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143

Brown County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 25.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143

Cass County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 251.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143

Cedar County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 76.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143

Hitchcock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 19.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143

Kearney County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 61.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143

Sioux County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 10.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 219 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 201.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 219 of 3143

Chase County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 34.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 248 of 3143

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 61.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 248 of 3143

Keith County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 83.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 266 of 3143

Platte County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 366.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 266 of 3143

Sheridan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 47.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 266 of 3143

Thayer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 50.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 266 of 3143

Pierce County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 78.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 294 of 3143

Seward County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 201.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 294 of 3143

Thomas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 7.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 294 of 3143

Cuming County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 107.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 318 of 3143

Pawnee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 24.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 318 of 3143

Boyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 18.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 350 of 3143

Hamilton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 111.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 350 of 3143

Wheeler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 11.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 350 of 3143

Adams County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 402.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 390 of 3143

Dixon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 68.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 390 of 3143

Gosper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 24.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 390 of 3143

Saunders County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 313.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 425 of 3143

Buffalo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 730.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 463 of 3143

Custer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 140.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 463 of 3143

Frontier County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 33.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 463 of 3143

Sarpy County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,786.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 463 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 36.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 513 of 3143

Garfield County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 25.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 513 of 3143

Otoe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 231.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 513 of 3143

Scotts Bluff County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 483.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 513 of 3143

Saline County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 225.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 593 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 550.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 637 of 3143

Sherman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 45.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 637 of 3143

Lancaster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 5,741.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 755 of 3143

Cheyenne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 167.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 874 of 3143

Dodge County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 658.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 874 of 3143

Johnson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 72.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 874 of 3143

Greeley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 37.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 936 of 3143

Knox County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 147.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 998 of 3143

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 636.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 998 of 3143

Morrill County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 83.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 998 of 3143

Nance County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 62.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 998 of 3143

Banner County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 15.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1072 of 3143

Richardson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 144.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1072 of 3143

Douglas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 12,300.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Howard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 124.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Hooker County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 14.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1215 of 3143

Hall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,294.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1281 of 3143

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 236.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1450 of 3143

Dakota County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 533.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1807 of 3143

Garden County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 42.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2192 of 3143

Nemaha County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 221.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2486 of 3143

Thurston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 303.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3051 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/19/2026 1:09 pm.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Workforce: Unemployed, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.