Thurston County's estimated 2026 population is 6,895 with a growth rate of 2.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Thurston County is the 42nd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 6,971 and has seen a growth of -1.09% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 29.2 years
Female: 29.8 years
Male: 28.5 years
There are 4,354 adults, (834 of whom are seniors) in Thurston County.
Female: 3,358 (50.7%)
Male: 3,269 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Thurston County includes 54.78% Native American, 36.49% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3,630 | 54.78% |
| White | 2,418 | 36.49% |
| Two or more races | 363 | 5.48% |
| Other race | 105 | 1.58% |
| Asian | 93 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.27% |
Thurston County's average per capita income is $44,951. Household income levels show a median of $69,177. The poverty rate stands at 13.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,000 | - |
| Families | $73,239 | $97,559 |
| Households | $69,177 | $86,211 |
| Non Families | $38,993 | $46,738 |
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