Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

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2020 Population

102,776

0.552% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

41.6

0.483% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

10.6%

2.81% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$55,525

1.24% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$123,500

6.93% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

47,709

1.85% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE had a population of 103k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $55,525. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined from 103,346 to 102,776, a −0.552% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,845 to $55,525, a 1.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.4%), White (Hispanic) (9.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.11%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.72%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.68%).

10.7% of the households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.4% of the residents in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Mid-Plains Community College (377 degrees awarded in 2020) and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (101 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was $123,500, and the homeownership rate was 69.9%.

Most people in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 2 cars per household.

Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE borders Eastern Plains Region PUMA, CO, Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, and South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE.

Population & Diversity

Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is home to a population of 103k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2018, 6.12% of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (6.36k people).

In 2020, there were 8.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.7k people) in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.87k White (Hispanic) and 2.17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Spanish (8,483 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (602 households), and German (224 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,064

Women

49.7%

51,677

Men

50.3%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 102,741 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.4%

2020 Citizenship

96.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.4% of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.7k ± 144
White (Hispanic)
9.87k ± 557
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.17k ± 135

13.3%

Hispanic Population

13.7k people

13.3% of the people in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are hispanic (13.7k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,960 ± 1,515 people
Guatemala
951 ± 754 people
Somalia
577 ± 588 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Mexico, the natal country of 3,960 Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents, followed by Guatemala with 951 and Somalia with 577.

Foreign-Born Population

6.12%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

6.36k people

5.59%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

5.84k people

As of 2018, 6.12% of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE residents (6.36k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 5.59%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,483 households (8.8%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
602 households (0.625%)
German
224 households (0.232%)

10.7% of the households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Spanish. 8.8% of the households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,755 ± 230
Gulf War (2001-)
926 ± 190
Gulf War (1990s)
851 ± 185

Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE employs 47.7k people. The largest industries in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Elementary & secondary schools (4,052 people), Construction (2,809 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,469 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($130,678), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($126,132), and Car Dealers ($115,695).

Males in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,777. The income inequality in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,142

Women

46.4%

25,567

Men

53.6%

The workforce of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2020 was 47,709 people, with 46.4% woman, and 53.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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Occupations

47.7k

2020 Value

−1.85%

1 Year decline

± −1.85%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −1.85%, from 48.6k employees to 47.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,923 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,803 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,303 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.7k

2020 Value

−1.85%

1 Year decline

± −1.85%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −1.85%, from 48.6k employees to 47.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,052 people), Construction (2,809 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,469 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, though some of these residents may live in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,647

Median earning men ± $1,522

$27,144

Median earning women ± $625

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,549), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,197), and Public Administration ($56,993).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,861), Public Administration ($35,592), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,911).

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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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

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$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

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

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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 Elections

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 Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE awarded 478 degrees. The student population of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 891 male students and 1,466 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (409 and 87.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (34 and 7.25%), Two or More Races (10 and 2.13%), and Black or African American (7 and 1.49%).

The largest universities in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are Mid-Plains Community College (377 and 78.9%) and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (101 and 21.1%).

The most popular majors in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE are Liberal Arts & Sciences (176 and 36.8%), General Agricultural Production Operations (60 and 12.6%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (32 and 6.69%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 2,357 students enrolled in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,003 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
176 degree-majors awarded
General Agricultural Production Operations
59 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 176 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mid-Plains Community College
377 degrees awarded
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
101 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mid-Plains Community College with 377 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 235 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, which is 0.967 times less than the 243 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 409 degrees mean that there were 12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 34 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,803) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($619) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,164) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.666% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.881% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (23.2k), Some college (20.7k), and Primary Education (12.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was $123,500 in 2020, which is 0.537 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $115,500 to $123,500, a 6.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is 69.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 15.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is $55,525. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $87,100, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $83,051 and $78,445.

Housing

Property

$123,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,006

$30,169

Median Property Taxes

±$936

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.9%

Homeownership

2020

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 69.9% of the housing units in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $87,100, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $83,051 and $78,445.

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

Household Income

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

$55,525

Median Household Income

± $1,622

43.1k

Number of Households

± 1,254

In 2020, the median household income of the 43.1k households in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to $55,525 from the previous year's value of $54,845.

The following chart displays the households in Southwest 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.

Wage Distribution

0.418

2020 Wage GINI in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

0.404

2019 Wage GINI in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE

In 2020, the income inequality in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.43% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (8.99%)
Worked At Home (4.47%)

In 2020, 81.9% of workers in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.99%) and those who worked at home (4.47%).

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.

Commute Time

15.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (15.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.26% of the workforce in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Southwest 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 Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE (10.7k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

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.

Health

90.7% of the population of Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 47.4% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 1.74% 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.

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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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.

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.28%

Uninsured

47.4%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

1.74%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE grew by 1.1% from 9.18% to 9.28%.

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