Perkins County's estimated 2026 population is 2,891 with a growth rate of 1.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perkins County is the 67th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 2,978 and has seen a growth of -2.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 44.7 years
Male: 38.8 years
There are 2,135 adults, (673 of whom are seniors) in Perkins County.
Female: 1,377 (48.8%)
Male: 1,444 (51.2%)
The racial composition of Perkins County includes 90.5% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,553 | 90.5% |
| Two or more races | 200 | 7.09% |
| Other race | 31 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.57% |
Perkins County's average per capita income is $42,595. Household income levels show a median of $72,778. The poverty rate stands at 7.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,945 | - |
| Families | $85,417 | $101,404 |
| Households | $72,778 | $86,647 |
| Non Families | $38,500 | $55,641 |
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