Nemaha County, Nebraska is located in the southeast corner of the state, with a population of 7,405 people as of the 2019 census. The county has a diverse economy, with the largest industries being manufacturing, retail trade, and healthcare. The median household income in Nemaha County is $50,948, which is slightly higher than the national median of $50,221. The unemployment rate in Nemaha County is 2.7%, which is lower than the national average of 3.7%.
The demographics of Nemaha County are mostly white (91.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.2%), and Native American (2.1%). The population is spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who are 65 years of age or older.
Education in Nemaha County is provided by the public school system, which includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The county also has one private school. The average test scores in Nemaha County are slightly above the national average, with the average SAT score being 1091 and the average ACT score being 21.
Real estate in Nemaha County is affordable, with the median home value being $108,000. The median rent is $722, which is slightly lower than the national median of $934. The median price per square foot is $84, which is lower than the national median of $126. The median list price of homes in Nemaha County is $115,000, which is slightly lower than the national median of $229,000. The median days on market for homes in Nemaha County is 63 days, which is lower than the national median of 96 days.