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Demographic Data Report for Nebraska by County
Population: Age 65 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

Nebraska

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 294,069.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 37 of 52

United States

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 50,783,796.
Rank within US : N/A

Sarpy County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 20,619.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3027 of 3146

Thurston County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 857.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2978 of 3146

Colfax County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,348.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2924 of 3146

Douglas County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 70,894.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2916 of 3146

Dakota County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,706.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2816 of 3146

Lancaster County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 42,177.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2805 of 3146

Buffalo County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,863.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2724 of 3146

Saline County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,058.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2654 of 3146

Hall County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,938.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2622 of 3146

Wayne County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,447.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2436 of 3146

Madison County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,452.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2420 of 3146

Dawson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,696.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2412 of 3146

Seward County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,912.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2060 of 3146

Cass County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,396.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2053 of 3146

Box Butte County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,884.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2001 of 3146

Platte County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,734.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1961 of 3146

Stanton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,045.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1854 of 3146

Adams County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,596.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1803 of 3146

Washington County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,631.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1772 of 3146

Johnson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 939.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1649 of 3146

Dawes County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,610.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1629 of 3146

Saunders County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,871.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1623 of 3146

Cheyenne County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,779.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1551 of 3146

Hayes County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 166.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1537 of 3146

Scotts Bluff County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,749.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1503 of 3146

Lincoln County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,661.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1433 of 3146

Pierce County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,350.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1430 of 3146

Kearney County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,239.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3146

Dodge County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,977.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1382 of 3146

Otoe County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,054.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1355 of 3146

Hamilton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,798.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1235 of 3146

York County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,710.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1181 of 3146

Nemaha County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,377.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1171 of 3146

Clay County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,236.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1127 of 3146

Dixon County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,142.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1114 of 3146

Phelps County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,821.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1100 of 3146

Red Willow County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,155.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1099 of 3146

Logan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 186.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1085 of 3146

Morrill County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 962.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1063 of 3146

Nance County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 723.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 991 of 3146

Butler County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,642.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 977 of 3146

Gage County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,429.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 957 of 3146

Cherry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,195.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 910 of 3146

Merrick County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,617.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 896 of 3146

Grant County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 152.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 824 of 3146

Howard County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,354.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 815 of 3146

Thomas County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 137.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 787 of 3146

Cedar County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,806.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 784 of 3146

Banner County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 155.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 742 of 3146

Dundy County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 412.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 725 of 3146

Holt County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,193.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 722 of 3146

Cuming County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,944.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 688 of 3146

Polk County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,139.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 672 of 3146

Custer County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,368.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 662 of 3146

Chase County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 829.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 650 of 3146

Sioux County

Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 270.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 613 of 3146

Boone County

Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,173.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 600 of 3146

Webster County

Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 792.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 574 of 3146

Antelope County

Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,455.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 488 of 3146

Perkins County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 667.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 486 of 3146

Fillmore County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,280.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 480 of 3146

Deuel County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 430.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 435 of 3146

Jefferson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,686.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 420 of 3146

Burt County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,540.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 415 of 3146

Wheeler County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 187.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 393 of 3146

Keya Paha County

Value (Percent) : The value is 24.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 183.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 375 of 3146

Richardson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 24.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,919.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 373 of 3146

Knox County

Value (Percent) : The value is 24.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,061.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 339 of 3146

Loup County

Value (Percent) : The value is 24.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 148.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 337 of 3146

Furnas County

Value (Percent) : The value is 24.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,162.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 336 of 3146

Kimball County

Value (Percent) : The value is 24.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 893.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 330 of 3146

Harlan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 24.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 845.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 310 of 3146

Arthur County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 107.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 286 of 3146

Rock County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 355.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 281 of 3146

Greeley County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 602.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 270 of 3146

Sheridan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,323.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 264 of 3146

Hitchcock County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 712.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 262 of 3146

Frontier County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 668.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 261 of 3146

Valley County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,067.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 256 of 3146

Thayer County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,283.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 255 of 3146

Gosper County

Value (Percent) : The value is 26.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 526.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 211 of 3146

Nuckolls County

Value (Percent) : The value is 26.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,131.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 190 of 3146

Keith County

Value (Percent) : The value is 26.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,155.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 182 of 3146

Sherman County

Value (Percent) : The value is 26.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 811.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 179 of 3146

Brown County

Value (Percent) : The value is 27.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 814.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 162 of 3146

Franklin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 27.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 809.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 153 of 3146

Blaine County

Value (Percent) : The value is 27.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 132.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 128 of 3146

Garden County

Value (Percent) : The value is 27.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 516.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 126 of 3146

Pawnee County

Value (Percent) : The value is 27.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 738.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 121 of 3146

Garfield County

Value (Percent) : The value is 28.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 571.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 100 of 3146

McPherson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 29.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 118.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 69 of 3146

Boyd County

Value (Percent) : The value is 30.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 584.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 60 of 3146

Hooker County

Value (Percent) : The value is 32.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 226.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 29 of 3146

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 08/09/2022 6:55 am.
Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Population: Age 65 and over, see the dictionary.
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