U.S. County · Profile

Cherry County

5.5KTotal Population
1Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-10.68%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Cherry County has a population of 5,492 as of 2023. It is located in Nebraska.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Cherry County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White84.9%4,663
Two or More Races8.0%439
American Indian/Alaska Native3.7%203
Hispanic or Latino2.1%115
Asian1.8%99
Some Other Race1.1%60
Black or African American0.5%27
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Cherry County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$62,373
16.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,424
18.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
9.8%
14.8% below national average
Median Age
41.5 years

Income & Poverty

$62,373Median Household Income
$31,424Per Capita Income
9.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$62,373$78,414
Families$69,813$91,417
Married-couple Families$69,813$78,191
Nonfamily Households$44,250$47,790

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Cherry County, Nebraska.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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