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Nemaha County, KS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Nemaha County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 10,054
- −2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 4,031
- Median household income
- $77,348
- +22.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $217,200
- Jobs located here
- 5,896
- Highest market score
- 60
- Hair salons, #673 of 2,339 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 10,054 people live in Nemaha County, in 4,031 households. Population estimates put the population change in Nemaha County from 2020 to 2025 at −2.1%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Nemaha County is $77,348 a year, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 22.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Nemaha County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (66).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Nemaha County are for hair salons (60); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (59); and fast food and sandwich shops (56). Nemaha County ranks #673 of 2,339 scored counties for hair salons.
For its number of households, Nemaha County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet businesses (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (32% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Nemaha County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Nemaha County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair salons | 60 | #673 of 2,339 | 7 | 17.4 | $563K | 131 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 59 | #734 of 2,210 | 5 | 12.4 | $1.6M | 177 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 56 | #927 of 2,222 | 6 | 14.9 | $2.6M | 84 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 55 | #954 of 2,394 | 23 | 57.1 | $246K | 161 | 10 |
| Real estate | 54 | #849 of 2,229 | 5 | 12.4 | Index only | 258 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 54 | #934 of 2,385 | 14 | 34.7 | $282K | 132 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 50 | #1,025 of 2,176 | 5 | 12.4 | Index only | 205 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 49 | #1,082 of 2,087 | 5 | 12.4 | $1.6M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 49 | #1,089 of 2,088 | 5 | 12.4 | $689K | 104 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 49 | #1,225 of 2,405 | 39 | 96.8 | $396K | 107 | 16 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #1,391 of 2,405 | 17 | 42.2 | $908K | 137 | 12 |
| Pizza | 43 | #1,344 of 2,090 | 7 | 17.4 | $2.2M | 43 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 41 | #1,571 of 2,358 | 12 | 29.8 | $1.1M | 46 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 35 | #1,582 of 2,063 | 5 | 12.4 | $3.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 35 | #1,842 of 2,401 | 23 | 57.1 | $226K | 84 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 34 | #1,826 of 2,402 | 12 | 29.8 | $2M | 60 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 30 | #2,022 of 2,378 | 15 | 37.2 | $347K | 78 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 29 | #1,653 of 1,889 | 5 | 12.4 | $3.1M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 23 | #1,953 of 2,057 | 6 | 14.9 | $1.8M | 74 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 22 | #1,846 of 2,070 | 5 | 12.4 | $4.8M | 52 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 18 | #1,457 of 1,490 | 8 | 19.8 | $708K | 30 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 16 | #2,164 of 2,200 | 13 | 32.3 | $259K | 29 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 14 | #2,196 of 2,272 | 12 | 29.8 | $671K | 53 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | 13 | #1,454 of 1,485 | 6 | 14.9 | $560K | 21 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.9 | $387K | 39 | 6 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.9 | $2.7M | 22 | 6 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.9 | $861K | 66 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.9 | $1.4M | 45 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.9 | $986K | 113 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.4 | $1.7M | 56 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.4 | $264K | 39 | 4 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.4 | $1.1M | 25 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.4 | $1.7M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.0 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.0 | $12.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.0 | $2.8M | Too few | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.0 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.5 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.5 | $10.8M | Too few | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.5 | $4.9M | Too few | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.5 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.5 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.5 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.5 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.5 | $10.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Nemaha County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $5.2M | $1,292 | 135 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $13.2M | $3,285 | 127 |
| Food away from home | $15.4M | $3,831 | 94 |
| Groceries | $24.2M | $6,005 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.9M | $978 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.5M | $384 | 66 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.4M | $854 | 87 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.7M | $1,404 | 109 |
| Pets | $3.4M | $834 | 92 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $7.8M | $1,935 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $8.1M | $1,998 | 102 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $10.8M | $2,670 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $4.9M | $1,214 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $55.9M | $13,863 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Nemaha County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 10,054−2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 4,031
- Median age
- 40.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 717 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 14
- Median household income
- $77,348+22.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $100,466
- Median home value
- $217,200
- Jobs located here
- 5,896
- Daytime population
- 10,592Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Nemaha County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Nemaha County at 10,054 people in 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 4,031 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 22.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Nemaha County, KS spend?
Households in Nemaha County spend about $55.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $24.2M on groceries and $15.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Nemaha County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Nemaha County, KS?
Of the business types scored in Nemaha County, hair salons (60); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (59); and fast food and sandwich shops (56) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For hair salons, that ranks #673 of 2,339 scored counties.
How does Nemaha County, KS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Nemaha County is $77,348, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $217,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet businesses (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (32% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Nemaha County, each ranked against other counties.
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