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Cherry County

State:
Nebraska
County Seat:
Valentine

Cherry County's estimated 2025 population is 5,506 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherry County is the 50th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 5,694 and has seen a growth of -3.3% since that time.

5,506
Total Population
1
Population Density (mi²)
50
Population Rank (State)
7 0.13%
Annual Population Growth

Cherry County Population

Cherry County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Cherry County includes 85.57% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,67985.57%
Two or more races4247.75%
Native American1432.62%
Other race1061.94%
Asian631.15%
Black or African American530.97%

Cherry County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Cherry County's average per capita income is $37,656. Household income levels show a median of $63,750. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$78,913-
Families$77,554$95,600
Households$63,750$80,202
Non Families$34,190$47,398

$37,656

Average Income

$63,750

Median Household Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate