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Demographic Data Report for Nebraska by County
Population: Age under 18
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

Nebraska

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 484,750.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 3 of 52

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 73,645,238.
Rank within US : N/A

Arthur County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 34.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 188.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 13 of 3143

Thurston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 34.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,292.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 18 of 3143

Colfax County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 30.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,210.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 69 of 3143

Dakota County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 29.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,260.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 96 of 3143

Dawson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,670.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 145 of 3143

Logan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 225.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 150 of 3143

Hall County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 17,220.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 158 of 3143

Platte County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 26.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 9,160.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 215 of 3143

Sarpy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 26.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 51,816.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 215 of 3143

Saline County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,775.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 315 of 3143

Cedar County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,139.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 338 of 3143

Douglas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 149,216.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 355 of 3143

Howard County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,648.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 378 of 3143

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 9,031.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 378 of 3143

Pierce County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,857.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 378 of 3143

Kearney County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,695.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 398 of 3143

Box Butte County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,705.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 426 of 3143

Holt County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,547.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 426 of 3143

Chase County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 914.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 443 of 3143

Dodge County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 9,341.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 443 of 3143

Dixon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,391.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 468 of 3143

Keya Paha County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 235.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 468 of 3143

Cuming County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,238.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 492 of 3143

Saunders County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,673.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 492 of 3143

Perkins County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 704.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 507 of 3143

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,501.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 530 of 3143

Hamilton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,322.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 545 of 3143

Antelope County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,542.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 572 of 3143

Scotts Bluff County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 8,726.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 619 of 3143

Custer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,552.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 647 of 3143

Otoe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,895.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 647 of 3143

Phelps County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,177.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 647 of 3143

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,089.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 647 of 3143

Adams County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 7,473.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 687 of 3143

Boone County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,293.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 687 of 3143

Pawnee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 612.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 687 of 3143

Stanton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,406.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 687 of 3143

Hitchcock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 624.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 718 of 3143

Knox County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,004.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 718 of 3143

Butler County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,999.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 786 of 3143

Cherry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,298.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 823 of 3143

Cass County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,363.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 866 of 3143

Grant County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 163.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 900 of 3143

Greeley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 519.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 900 of 3143

Seward County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,151.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 900 of 3143

Nance County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 782.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 947 of 3143

Harlan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 700.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1001 of 3143

York County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,309.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1001 of 3143

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 7,889.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1087 of 3143

Buffalo County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 11,563.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1127 of 3143

Burt County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,541.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1173 of 3143

Gage County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,961.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1173 of 3143

Thayer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,133.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1173 of 3143

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,628.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1209 of 3143

Merrick County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,756.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1209 of 3143

Webster County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 771.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1209 of 3143

Cheyenne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,153.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1250 of 3143

Lancaster County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 73,290.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1288 of 3143

Rock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 300.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1340 of 3143

Morrill County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,017.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1385 of 3143

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,164.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1429 of 3143

Valley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 914.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1429 of 3143

Sioux County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 266.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1469 of 3143

Nemaha County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,554.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1518 of 3143

Red Willow County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,348.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1518 of 3143

Furnas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,014.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1567 of 3143

Hayes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 188.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1567 of 3143

Sherman County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 651.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1606 of 3143

Richardson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,690.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1683 of 3143

Garfield County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 388.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1725 of 3143

Sheridan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,082.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1821 of 3143

Frontier County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 541.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1936 of 3143

Loup County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 119.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1936 of 3143

Brown County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 568.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2085 of 3143

Keith County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,708.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2085 of 3143

Dundy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 372.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2151 of 3143

McPherson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 95.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2151 of 3143

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 583.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2213 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,980.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2249 of 3143

Deuel County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 365.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2404 of 3143

Fillmore County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,086.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2404 of 3143

Blaine County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 75.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2445 of 3143

Johnson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,025.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2445 of 3143

Kimball County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 649.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2470 of 3143

Boyd County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 322.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2581 of 3143

Gosper County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 364.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2581 of 3143

Nuckolls County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 765.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2629 of 3143

Banner County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 121.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2684 of 3143

Dawes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,479.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2761 of 3143

Garden County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 290.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2778 of 3143

Thomas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 104.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2939 of 3143

Wheeler County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 130.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2939 of 3143

Hooker County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 98.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2988 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/09/2025 10:02 am.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Population: Age under 18, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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