322,165 seniors call Nebraska home — 16.4% of the population.
Nebraska has the largest senior population in the nation, with 40,300 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 37.1 years.
Seniors in Nebraska have a median household income of $78,072. About 8.7% of seniors live below the poverty line. 30.7% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas County | 80,517 | 13.8% |
| 2 | Lancaster County | 48,205 | 14.9% |
| 3 | Sarpy County | 24,234 | 12.5% |
| 4 | Hall County | 9,636 | 15.4% |
| 5 | Buffalo County | 8,045 | 16.0% |
| 6 | Scotts Bluff County | 7,342 | 20.4% |
| 7 | Dodge County | 7,067 | 19.0% |
| 8 | Lincoln County | 7,002 | 20.5% |
| 9 | Platte County | 6,128 | 17.8% |
| 10 | Madison County | 6,043 | 17.0% |