Perkins County, Nebraska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Perkins County
- State
- Nebraska
- FIPS Code
- 31135
- State FIPS
- 31
- County FIPS
- 135
Geography
- Land Area
- 883.31 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.10 sq mi
- Total Area
- 884.41 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.857624
- Longitude
- -101.627470
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 2,753
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 2,070
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,654 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 3.8% |
| White | 2,594 | 94.2% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 0.9% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,025 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 2.4% |
| White | 1,993 | 96.3% |
| Black | 7 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 2,821
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,778
- Poverty Rate
- 7.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 199
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,553 | 90.5% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 1,662
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 198 | 11.9% |
| Republican | 1,249 | 75.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 206 | 12.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 824 | 49.6% |
| Female | 833 | 50.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,425 | 85.7% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 2.2% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,030
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 897 | 62.9% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 40.5% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 87.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 500 | 60.7% |
| Female | 529 | 63.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 440 (22.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 515 (25.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,359
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $157,200
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $922
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.9%
- Work From Home
- 6.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.