North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

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2019 Population

107,821

0.861% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

41.3

1.2% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

11.8%

1.1% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$51,440

0.512% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$109,600

3.49% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

49,208

0.734% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE had a population of 108k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $51,440. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined from 108,757 to 107,821, a −0.861% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,178 to $51,440, a 0.512% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.4%), White (Hispanic) (10.3%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.63%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.06%). 6.95% of the households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.2% of the residents in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Chadron State College (565 degrees awarded in 2020), Western Nebraska Community College (303 degrees), and Summit Christian College (4 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was $109,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.7%. Most people in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.2 minutes. The average car ownership in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 2 cars per household.

North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE borders Eastern Plains Region PUMA, CO, Northeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, Lakota Region PUMA, SD, Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY, and Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY.

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Diversity

North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is home to a population of 108k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.85% of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (3.08k people).

In 2019, there were 7.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.8k people) in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k White (Hispanic) and 1.89k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Spanish (5,791 speakers), German (214 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (150 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.8k ± 98
White (Hispanic)
11.1k ± 385
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.89k ± 312

12.6%

Hispanic Population

13.6k people

12.6% of the people in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are hispanic (13.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
5,791 speakers (5.73%)
German
214 speakers (0.212%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
150 speakers (0.148%)

6.95% of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Spanish. 5.73% of the overall population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are native Spanish speakers. 0.212% speak German and 0.148% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.85%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.08k people

2.75%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.99k people

As of 2019, 2.85% of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents (3.08k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 2.75%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 41.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents was 42.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,188 ± 842 people
Cuba
257 ± 393 people
China
203 ± 349 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Mexico, the natal country of 1,188 North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents, followed by Cuba with 257 and China with 203.

Citizenship

98.2%

2019 Citizenship

98.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.2% of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,824 ± 189
Gulf War (2001-)
1,081 ± 201
Korea
882 ± 148

North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.61 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Nebraska. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Nebraska, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Nebraska across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is $51,440. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $85,242, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $83,720 and $81,708.

Males in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,775. The income inequality in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE employs 49.2k people. The largest industries in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Elementary & secondary schools (3,752 people), Construction (3,109 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,882 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($135,639), Management of companies & enterprises ($91,191), and Public finance activities ($86,255).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,440

2019 value

± $1,206

0.512%

1 Year Growth

± 3.46%

Households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have a median annual income of $51,440, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $51,178 in 2018, which represents a 0.512% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$52,486

Average Male Salary in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

± $7,415

$39,775

Average Female Salary in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

± $5,599

In 2019, full-time male employees in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

White
$41,900 ± $4,677
Two or More Races
$32,382 ± $14,126
American Indian
$30,121 ± $40,346

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE workers was White. These workers were paid 1.29 times more than Two or More Races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.416

2019 Wage GINI in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

0.412

2018 Wage GINI in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

In 2019, the income inequality in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.01% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $85,242, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $83,720 and $81,708.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE (12.4k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
10,481 ± 602
Hispanic
2,600 ± 316
Native American
862 ± 194

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

49.2k

2019 Value

−0.734%

1 Year decline

± −0.734%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −0.734%, from 49.6k employees to 49.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,761 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,726 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,472 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,761 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,726 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,472 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has an unusually high number of residents working as Railroad conductors & yardmasters (16.1 times higher than expected), Locomotive engineers & operators (15.3 times), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (13.5 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, by average salary, are Physicians ($179,683), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($178,430), and Chief executives & legislators ($138,365).

Industries

Employment by Industries

49.2k

2019 Value

−0.734%

1 Year decline

± −0.734%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −0.734%, from 49.6k employees to 49.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,752 people), Construction (3,109 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,882 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, though some of these residents may live in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,752 people), Construction (3,109 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,882 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has an unusually high number of Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers (28.1 times higher than expected), Animal production & aquaculture (17.1 times), and Rail transportation (15.1 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, by average salary, are Legal services ($135,639), Management of companies & enterprises ($91,191), and Public finance activities ($86,255).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $25.7B, followed by Live animals/fish ($15.7B) and Cereal grains ($13B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Nebraska.

$153B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$285B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

86.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $153B. This is expected to increase 86.9% to $285B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$11.7B
Kansas
$8.57B
Texas
$7.11B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $11.7B, followed by Kansas with $8.57B and Texas and $7.11B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%). The most partisan county was Grant County, NE with 93.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE. Showing the available data for Nebraska.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Nebraska.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Nebraska

58.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Nebraska

Grant County, NE
93.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hayes County, NE
92.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Arthur County, NE
91.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Nebraska was Grant County, NE with 93.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Nebraska colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Nebraska

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Sasse

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE awarded 872 degrees. The student population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is skewed towards women, with 1,550 male students and 2,439 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (664 and 79.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (94 and 11.3%), Black or African American (30 and 3.6%), and Two or More Races (19 and 2.28%).

The largest universities in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are Chadron State College (565 and 64.8%), Western Nebraska Community College (303 and 34.7%), and Summit Christian College (4 and 0.459%).

The most popular majors in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are General Business Administration & Management (168 and 19.3%), Elementary Education & Teaching (50 and 5.73%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (38 and 4.36%).

The median tuition costs in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are $6,720 for private four year colleges, and $5,208 and $5,236 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
97 degree-majorss awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
39 degree-majorss awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
34 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was General Business Administration & Management with 97 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Chadron State College
565 degrees awarded
Western Nebraska Community College
303 degrees awarded
Summit Christian College
4 degrees awarded

$5,208

Median In-State Public

$6,720

Median Private

In 2020, the North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chadron State College with 565 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

358

Degrees Awarded to Men

514

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 358 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, which is 0.696 times less than the 514 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
664 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
94 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was White students. These 664 degrees mean that there were 7.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 94 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was $109,600 in 2019, which is 0.456 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $105,900 to $109,600, a 3.49% increase. The homeownership rate in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is 68.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 13.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$109,600

2019 Median

± $2,735

$105,900

2018 Median

± $2,807

In 2019, the median property value in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to to $109,600 from the previous year's value of $105,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,440

Median Household Income

± $1,206

46k

Number of Households

± 1,154

In 2019, the median household income of the 46k households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to $51,440 from the previous year's value of $51,178.

The following chart displays the households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

68.7%

2019 Homeownership

69.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 68.7% of the housing units in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

13.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (13.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.08% of the workforce in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Carpooled (9.76%)
Worked At Home (7.67%)

In 2019, 77.3% of workers in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.76%) and those who worked at home (7.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

91.2% of the population of North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 18.6% on non-group plans, and 2.01% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Nebraska was $8,412 in 2014. This is a 3.43% increase from the previous year ($8,133).

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1310 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.28% decrease from the previous year (1327 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1272 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 362 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.8%). Additionally, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (47.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

1,310 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nebraska

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see an average of 1,310 patients per year. This represents a 1.28% decrease from the previous year (1,327 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nebraska in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

$8,412

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Nebraska

$4,536

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,964

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,956

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Nebraska (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.43%, from $8,133 to $8,412.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.77%

Uninsured

43.3%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

18.6%

Non-Group

2.01%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined by 11.5% from 9.91% to 8.77%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.