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Most diverse counties in Nebraska
The United States has a longstanding reputation as being a melting pot (or salad bowl), with its diversity manifesting itself across many different demographics. However, some places across the country are notably more heterogeneous than others.
Stacker compiled a list of the most diverse counties in Nebraska using data from using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the highest Simpson's diversity index score. Simpson's diversity index measures community diversity on a scale of 0 (least diverse) to 1 (most diverse), more on the calculation can be read here.
Think you know which counties in your home state might be the most diverse? Keep reading to see if your predictions are correct.
#50. Gage County
- Index: 0.068
- Total population: 21,594
- White: 96.5% (20,839)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (130)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (144)
- Asian: 0.7% (143)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.1% (238)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (100)
- Total population: 21,594
- White: 96.5% (20,839)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (130)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (144)
- Asian: 0.7% (143)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.1% (238)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (100)
#49. Phelps County
- Index: 0.070
- Total population: 9,100
- White: 96.4% (8,771)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (33)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (19)
- Asian: 0.2% (14)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (193)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (70)
- Total population: 9,100
- White: 96.4% (8,771)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (33)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (19)
- Asian: 0.2% (14)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (193)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (70)
#48. Seward County
- Index: 0.071
- Total population: 17,171
- White: 96.4% (16,550)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (96)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (20)
- Asian: 0.5% (84)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (329)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (92)
- Total population: 17,171
- White: 96.4% (16,550)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (96)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (20)
- Asian: 0.5% (84)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (329)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (92)
#47. Butler County
- Index: 0.071
- Total population: 8,029
- White: 96.4% (7,739)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (12)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (34)
- Asian: 0.7% (56)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (120)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (68)
- Total population: 8,029
- White: 96.4% (7,739)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (12)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (34)
- Asian: 0.7% (56)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (120)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (68)
#46. Harlan County
- Index: 0.072
- Total population: 3,415
- White: 96.3% (3,289)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (18)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (10)
- Asian: 0.2% (7)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (1)
- 2 or more races: 1.7% (58)
- Some other Race: 0.9% (32)
- Total population: 3,415
- White: 96.3% (3,289)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (18)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (10)
- Asian: 0.2% (7)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (1)
- 2 or more races: 1.7% (58)
- Some other Race: 0.9% (32)
#45. Arthur County
- Index: 0.073
- Total population: 427
- White: 96.3% (411)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (1)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.0% (13)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (2)
- Total population: 427
- White: 96.3% (411)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (1)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.0% (13)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (2)
#44. Hamilton County
- Index: 0.076
- Total population: 9,215
- White: 96.1% (8,856)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (17)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (17)
- Asian: 0.4% (33)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (6)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (144)
- Some other Race: 1.5% (142)
- Total population: 9,215
- White: 96.1% (8,856)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (17)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (17)
- Asian: 0.4% (33)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (6)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (144)
- Some other Race: 1.5% (142)
#43. Banner County
- Index: 0.078
- Total population: 722
- White: 96.0% (693)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 1.4% (10)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (16)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (3)
- Total population: 722
- White: 96.0% (693)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 1.4% (10)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (16)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (3)
#42. Keith County
- Index: 0.078
- Total population: 8,068
- White: 96.0% (7,745)
- Black or African American: 1.2% (98)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9% (69)
- Asian: 0.8% (62)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (13)
- 2 or more races: 0.6% (49)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (32)
- Total population: 8,068
- White: 96.0% (7,745)
- Black or African American: 1.2% (98)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9% (69)
- Asian: 0.8% (62)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (13)
- 2 or more races: 0.6% (49)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (32)
#41. Cass County
- Index: 0.080
- Total population: 25,888
- White: 95.9% (24,821)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (87)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (137)
- Asian: 0.3% (77)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (57)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (518)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (191)
- Total population: 25,888
- White: 95.9% (24,821)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (87)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (137)
- Asian: 0.3% (77)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (57)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (518)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (191)
#40. Nemaha County
- Index: 0.081
- Total population: 6,973
- White: 95.9% (6,684)
- Black or African American: 1.5% (105)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (38)
- Asian: 0.8% (53)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (2)
- 2 or more races: 0.7% (50)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (41)
- Total population: 6,973
- White: 95.9% (6,684)
- Black or African American: 1.5% (105)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (38)
- Asian: 0.8% (53)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (2)
- 2 or more races: 0.7% (50)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (41)
#39. Boyd County
- Index: 0.082
- Total population: 1,937
- White: 95.8% (1,855)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (11)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (20)
- Asian: 1.0% (19)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (29)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (3)
- Total population: 1,937
- White: 95.8% (1,855)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (11)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (20)
- Asian: 1.0% (19)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (29)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (3)
#38. Red Willow County
- Index: 0.083
- Total population: 10,768
- White: 95.7% (10,305)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (66)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (37)
- Asian: 0.1% (8)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (273)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (79)
- Total population: 10,768
- White: 95.7% (10,305)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (66)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (37)
- Asian: 0.1% (8)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (273)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (79)
#37. Webster County
- Index: 0.089
- Total population: 3,537
- White: 95.4% (3,375)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (10)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9% (32)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.4% (13)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (90)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (17)
- Total population: 3,537
- White: 95.4% (3,375)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (10)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9% (32)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.4% (13)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (90)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (17)
#36. Deuel County
- Index: 0.089
- Total population: 1,831
- White: 95.4% (1,747)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (3)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.5% (28)
- Asian: 0.6% (11)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (39)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (3)
- Total population: 1,831
- White: 95.4% (1,747)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (3)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.5% (28)
- Asian: 0.6% (11)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (39)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (3)
#35. Wayne County
- Index: 0.090
- Total population: 9,332
- White: 95.3% (8,898)
- Black or African American: 1.4% (135)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (14)
- Asian: 0.5% (43)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (191)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (51)
- Total population: 9,332
- White: 95.3% (8,898)
- Black or African American: 1.4% (135)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (14)
- Asian: 0.5% (43)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (191)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (51)
#34. Morrill County
- Index: 0.091
- Total population: 4,781
- White: 95.3% (4,556)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (37)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (24)
- Asian: 0.5% (23)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (89)
- Some other Race: 1.1% (52)
- Total population: 4,781
- White: 95.3% (4,556)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (37)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (24)
- Asian: 0.5% (23)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (89)
- Some other Race: 1.1% (52)
#33. Thomas County
- Index: 0.095
- Total population: 645
- White: 95.0% (613)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9% (6)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 4.0% (26)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 645
- White: 95.0% (613)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9% (6)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 4.0% (26)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#32. Merrick County
- Index: 0.096
- Total population: 7,798
- White: 95.0% (7,410)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (37)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (1)
- Asian: 0.5% (40)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (180)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (130)
- Total population: 7,798
- White: 95.0% (7,410)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (37)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (1)
- Asian: 0.5% (40)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (180)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (130)
#31. Burt County
- Index: 0.098
- Total population: 6,510
- White: 94.9% (6,180)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (31)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.3% (148)
- Asian: 0.8% (51)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.2% (78)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (22)
- Total population: 6,510
- White: 94.9% (6,180)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (31)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.3% (148)
- Asian: 0.8% (51)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.2% (78)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (22)
#30. Cheyenne County
- Index: 0.099
- Total population: 9,604
- White: 94.9% (9,112)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (80)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (56)
- Asian: 0.7% (66)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (2)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (246)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (42)
- Total population: 9,604
- White: 94.9% (9,112)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (80)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (56)
- Asian: 0.7% (66)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (2)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (246)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (42)
#29. Platte County
- Index: 0.100
- Total population: 33,174
- White: 94.8% (31,464)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (179)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (148)
- Asian: 0.8% (249)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (5)
- 2 or more races: 1.1% (379)
- Some other Race: 2.3% (750)
- Total population: 33,174
- White: 94.8% (31,464)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (179)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (148)
- Asian: 0.8% (249)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (5)
- 2 or more races: 1.1% (379)
- Some other Race: 2.3% (750)
#28. Lincoln County
- Index: 0.101
- Total population: 35,263
- White: 94.8% (33,426)
- Black or African American: 1.5% (542)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (151)
- Asian: 0.9% (312)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (12)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (554)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (266)
- Total population: 35,263
- White: 94.8% (33,426)
- Black or African American: 1.5% (542)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (151)
- Asian: 0.9% (312)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (12)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (554)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (266)
#27. Dodge County
- Index: 0.103
- Total population: 36,665
- White: 94.7% (34,718)
- Black or African American: 1.0% (350)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (359)
- Asian: 0.4% (129)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (60)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (652)
- Some other Race: 1.1% (397)
- Total population: 36,665
- White: 94.7% (34,718)
- Black or African American: 1.0% (350)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (359)
- Asian: 0.4% (129)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (60)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (652)
- Some other Race: 1.1% (397)
#26. York County
- Index: 0.103
- Total population: 13,745
- White: 94.7% (13,012)
- Black or African American: 1.6% (214)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (70)
- Asian: 0.4% (58)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (212)
- Some other Race: 1.3% (179)
- Total population: 13,745
- White: 94.7% (13,012)
- Black or African American: 1.6% (214)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (70)
- Asian: 0.4% (58)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (212)
- Some other Race: 1.3% (179)
#25. Kimball County
- Index: 0.110
- Total population: 3,633
- White: 94.2% (3,423)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (3)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.2% (42)
- Asian: 0.3% (12)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 4.1% (148)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (5)
- Total population: 3,633
- White: 94.2% (3,423)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (3)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.2% (42)
- Asian: 0.3% (12)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 4.1% (148)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (5)
#24. Cuming County
- Index: 0.111
- Total population: 8,952
- White: 94.2% (8,432)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (9)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (32)
- Asian: 0.3% (27)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (11)
- 2 or more races: 1.3% (114)
- Some other Race: 3.7% (327)
- Total population: 8,952
- White: 94.2% (8,432)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (9)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (32)
- Asian: 0.3% (27)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (11)
- 2 or more races: 1.3% (114)
- Some other Race: 3.7% (327)
#23. Otoe County
- Index: 0.114
- Total population: 15,949
- White: 94.1% (15,002)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (66)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (11)
- Asian: 0.3% (54)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (465)
- Some other Race: 2.2% (351)
- Total population: 15,949
- White: 94.1% (15,002)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (66)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (11)
- Asian: 0.3% (54)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (465)
- Some other Race: 2.2% (351)
#22. Richardson County
- Index: 0.120
- Total population: 7,961
- White: 93.7% (7,462)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (16)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.9% (234)
- Asian: 0.1% (6)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.0% (240)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (3)
- Total population: 7,961
- White: 93.7% (7,462)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (16)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.9% (234)
- Asian: 0.1% (6)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.0% (240)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (3)
#21. Dixon County
- Index: 0.130
- Total population: 5,719
- White: 93.2% (5,328)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (25)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (22)
- Asian: 0.4% (22)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.0% (58)
- Some other Race: 4.6% (264)
- Total population: 5,719
- White: 93.2% (5,328)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (25)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (22)
- Asian: 0.4% (22)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.0% (58)
- Some other Race: 4.6% (264)
#20. Adams County
- Index: 0.134
- Total population: 31,587
- White: 93.0% (29,380)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (203)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (120)
- Asian: 1.3% (405)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (6)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (624)
- Some other Race: 2.7% (849)
- Total population: 31,587
- White: 93.0% (29,380)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (203)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (120)
- Asian: 1.3% (405)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (6)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (624)
- Some other Race: 2.7% (849)
#19. Sioux County
- Index: 0.139
- Total population: 1,219
- White: 92.7% (1,130)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (5)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (6)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.1% (38)
- Some other Race: 3.3% (40)
- Total population: 1,219
- White: 92.7% (1,130)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (5)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (6)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.1% (38)
- Some other Race: 3.3% (40)
#18. Box Butte County
- Index: 0.144
- Total population: 10,970
- White: 92.5% (10,144)
- Black or African American: 1.4% (149)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.3% (249)
- Asian: 1.1% (119)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (245)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (64)
- Total population: 10,970
- White: 92.5% (10,144)
- Black or African American: 1.4% (149)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.3% (249)
- Asian: 1.1% (119)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (245)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (64)
#17. Buffalo County
- Index: 0.156
- Total population: 49,209
- White: 91.8% (45,150)
- Black or African American: 1.0% (492)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (105)
- Asian: 1.3% (643)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (8)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (968)
- Some other Race: 3.7% (1,843)
- Total population: 49,209
- White: 91.8% (45,150)
- Black or African American: 1.0% (492)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (105)
- Asian: 1.3% (643)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (8)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (968)
- Some other Race: 3.7% (1,843)
#16. Madison County
- Index: 0.159
- Total population: 35,080
- White: 91.6% (32,143)
- Black or African American: 1.3% (458)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.6% (552)
- Asian: 1.7% (602)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.3% (459)
- Some other Race: 2.5% (866)
- Total population: 35,080
- White: 91.6% (32,143)
- Black or African American: 1.3% (458)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.6% (552)
- Asian: 1.7% (602)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.3% (459)
- Some other Race: 2.5% (866)
#15. Scotts Bluff County
- Index: 0.159
- Total population: 36,074
- White: 91.6% (33,042)
- Black or African American: 0.9% (321)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.9% (678)
- Asian: 0.7% (237)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (45)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (873)
- Some other Race: 2.4% (878)
- Total population: 36,074
- White: 91.6% (33,042)
- Black or African American: 0.9% (321)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.9% (678)
- Asian: 0.7% (237)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (45)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (873)
- Some other Race: 2.4% (878)
#14. Dawes County
- Index: 0.186
- Total population: 8,810
- White: 90.0% (7,932)
- Black or African American: 4.4% (385)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.5% (309)
- Asian: 0.7% (59)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (125)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 8,810
- White: 90.0% (7,932)
- Black or African American: 4.4% (385)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.5% (309)
- Asian: 0.7% (59)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (125)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#13. Cherry County
- Index: 0.195
- Total population: 5,779
- White: 89.4% (5,168)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (1)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.6% (206)
- Asian: 0.5% (28)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (7)
- 2 or more races: 6.3% (362)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (7)
- Total population: 5,779
- White: 89.4% (5,168)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (1)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.6% (206)
- Asian: 0.5% (28)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (7)
- 2 or more races: 6.3% (362)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (7)
#12. Saline County
- Index: 0.208
- Total population: 14,270
- White: 88.8% (12,674)
- Black or African American: 2.5% (354)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (35)
- Asian: 2.0% (281)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.8% (403)
- Some other Race: 3.7% (523)
- Total population: 14,270
- White: 88.8% (12,674)
- Black or African American: 2.5% (354)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (35)
- Asian: 2.0% (281)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.8% (403)
- Some other Race: 3.7% (523)
#11. Colfax County
- Index: 0.209
- Total population: 10,714
- White: 88.8% (9,512)
- Black or African American: 3.7% (401)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.3% (135)
- Asian: 0.7% (79)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (22)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (218)
- Some other Race: 3.2% (347)
- Total population: 10,714
- White: 88.8% (9,512)
- Black or African American: 3.7% (401)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.3% (135)
- Asian: 0.7% (79)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (22)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (218)
- Some other Race: 3.2% (347)
#10. Dawson County
- Index: 0.229
- Total population: 23,733
- White: 87.5% (20,758)
- Black or African American: 6.3% (1,504)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (129)
- Asian: 0.6% (149)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (52)
- 2 or more races: 1.0% (236)
- Some other Race: 3.8% (905)
- Total population: 23,733
- White: 87.5% (20,758)
- Black or African American: 6.3% (1,504)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (129)
- Asian: 0.6% (149)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (52)
- 2 or more races: 1.0% (236)
- Some other Race: 3.8% (905)
#9. Sarpy County
- Index: 0.232
- Total population: 181,232
- White: 87.4% (158,414)
- Black or African American: 3.9% (7,120)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (901)
- Asian: 2.6% (4,627)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (194)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (6,329)
- Some other Race: 2.0% (3,647)
- Total population: 181,232
- White: 87.4% (158,414)
- Black or African American: 3.9% (7,120)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (901)
- Asian: 2.6% (4,627)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (194)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (6,329)
- Some other Race: 2.0% (3,647)
#8. Knox County
- Index: 0.237
- Total population: 8,426
- White: 86.8% (7,316)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (34)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 9.5% (797)
- Asian: 0.3% (27)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (2)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (191)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (59)
- Total population: 8,426
- White: 86.8% (7,316)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (34)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 9.5% (797)
- Asian: 0.3% (27)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (2)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (191)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (59)
#7. Johnson County
- Index: 0.248
- Total population: 5,161
- White: 86.4% (4,458)
- Black or African American: 6.1% (313)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (34)
- Asian: 1.6% (81)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.1% (55)
- Some other Race: 4.3% (220)
- Total population: 5,161
- White: 86.4% (4,458)
- Black or African American: 6.1% (313)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (34)
- Asian: 1.6% (81)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.1% (55)
- Some other Race: 4.3% (220)
#6. Lancaster County
- Index: 0.254
- Total population: 313,158
- White: 86.1% (269,630)
- Black or African American: 4.0% (12,501)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (2,147)
- Asian: 4.2% (13,153)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (241)
- 2 or more races: 3.6% (11,238)
- Some other Race: 1.4% (4,248)
- Total population: 313,158
- White: 86.1% (269,630)
- Black or African American: 4.0% (12,501)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (2,147)
- Asian: 4.2% (13,153)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (241)
- 2 or more races: 3.6% (11,238)
- Some other Race: 1.4% (4,248)
#5. Hall County
- Index: 0.285
- Total population: 61,265
- White: 84.0% (51,453)
- Black or African American: 2.8% (1,691)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (356)
- Asian: 1.1% (672)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (213)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (1,120)
- Some other Race: 9.4% (5,760)
- Total population: 61,265
- White: 84.0% (51,453)
- Black or African American: 2.8% (1,691)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (356)
- Asian: 1.1% (672)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (213)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (1,120)
- Some other Race: 9.4% (5,760)
#4. Sheridan County
- Index: 0.307
- Total population: 5,231
- White: 82.6% (4,322)
- Black or African American: 2.1% (109)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 8.5% (444)
- Asian: 0.9% (48)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (2)
- 2 or more races: 5.2% (272)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (34)
- Total population: 5,231
- White: 82.6% (4,322)
- Black or African American: 2.1% (109)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 8.5% (444)
- Asian: 0.9% (48)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (2)
- 2 or more races: 5.2% (272)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (34)
#3. Douglas County
- Index: 0.358
- Total population: 560,617
- White: 79.2% (443,883)
- Black or African American: 11.1% (62,004)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (3,351)
- Asian: 3.8% (21,389)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (283)
- 2 or more races: 3.2% (17,871)
- Some other Race: 2.1% (11,836)
- Total population: 560,617
- White: 79.2% (443,883)
- Black or African American: 11.1% (62,004)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (3,351)
- Asian: 3.8% (21,389)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (283)
- 2 or more races: 3.2% (17,871)
- Some other Race: 2.1% (11,836)
#2. Dakota County
- Index: 0.492
- Total population: 20,173
- White: 68.8% (13,877)
- Black or African American: 5.4% (1,099)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.2% (437)
- Asian: 3.4% (678)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (17)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (585)
- Some other Race: 17.3% (3,480)
- Total population: 20,173
- White: 68.8% (13,877)
- Black or African American: 5.4% (1,099)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.2% (437)
- Asian: 3.4% (678)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (17)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (585)
- Some other Race: 17.3% (3,480)
#1. Thurston County
- Index: 0.509
- Total population: 7,181
- White: 38.3% (2,753)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (14)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 58.6% (4,210)
- Asian: 0.8% (59)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (133)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (12)
- Total population: 7,181
- White: 38.3% (2,753)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (14)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 58.6% (4,210)
- Asian: 0.8% (59)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (133)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (12)
