Nemaha County GIS Maps
Nemaha County, Nebraska, has 7,074 residents across 6,397 parcels and covers 407.4 square miles. The population declined 2.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Nemaha County is 31127.
Auburn is the county's largest population center. Nemaha County also includes 6 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 28 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Nemaha County Trends
- Population
- 7,074▾
- Median Home Value
- $125,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,091▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Nemaha County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Nemaha County Parcels
Nemaha County has 6,397 mapped parcels covering 238,449 acres. Single family homes account for 43.9% of parcels. Agricultural follows at 39.6% and exempt at 6.5%. The records carry 3,731 distinct owner names. Owner names are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 55.0%. Browse the interactive Nemaha County Parcel viewer here.
Nemaha County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 6,397 | 100% |
| Owner name | 6,372 | 99.6% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 5,392 | 84.3% |
| Land use code | 6,363 | 99.5% |
| Land use description | 6,372 | 99.6% |
| Assessed value | 6,363 | 99.5% |
| Land value | 6,363 | 99.5% |
| Improvement value | 6,363 | 99.5% |
| Acreage | 6,363 | 99.5% |
| Parcel boundary | 6,397 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Nemaha County parcel records.
Nemaha County Population
Nemaha County had 7,074 residents in 2020. That was 2.4% lower than in 2010. Nemaha County had 502 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 17 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Auburn, Peru and Johnson.
Population Trend in Nemaha County NE
Nemaha County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Nemaha County Zip Codes
Nemaha County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Auburn (68305), Peru (68421) and Johnson (68378). Auburn is the largest zip by population, with about 4,368 residents or 62% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 85% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Nemaha County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68305 | Auburn | 4,368 | ▾ -0.5% |
| 68421 | Peru | 987 | ▾ -10.8% |
| 68378 | Johnson | 644 | ▾ -5.3% |
| 68320 | Talmage | 393 | ▴ 6.5% |
| 68321 | Brownville | 309 | ▾ -0.6% |
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Nemaha County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Nemaha County Demographics
Nemaha County has a median age of 39, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 22.1% of residents are under 18, while 20.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 29.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Nemaha County NE
Median Age
39
Under 18
22.1%
Age 65+
20.6%
Bachelor's+
29.2%
Nemaha County School Districts
Nemaha County is served by 5 public school districts with 3,091 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Auburn Public Schools, Falls City Public Schools and Johnson County Central Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 78% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Nemaha County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Public Schools | 1,019 | 33% | ▴ 4% |
| Falls City Public Schools | 899 | 29.1% | ▾ -0.3% |
| Johnson County Central Public Schools | 500 | 16.2% | ▾ -4% |
| Johnson-Brock Public Schools | 355 | 11.5% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer Public Schools | 318 | 10.3% | ▴ 6.7% |
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Nemaha County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Nemaha County Housing & Real Estate
Nemaha County has a median home value of $125,100 and a median gross rent of $727. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $153,500 and homes spent about 70 days on the market.
Nemaha County Housing Mix
Nemaha County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Nemaha County Housing Trends
Nemaha County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Nemaha County, NE
Nemaha County has 377 business listings across 198 categories. The largest categories in Nemaha County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (24, 6.4%), Public And Government Association (7, 1.9%), and Community & Nonprofits (7, 1.9%). The full Nemaha County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Nemaha County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Nemaha County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 24 | 6.4% |
| Public And Government Association | 7 | 1.9% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 7 | 1.9% |
| Post Offices | 7 | 1.9% |
| Museums | 6 | 1.6% |
| Pharmacies | 5 | 1.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 5 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 5 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 5 | 1.3% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 5 | 1.3% |
Nemaha County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Peru State Bobcat Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Peru |
| River Inn Resort- Brownville, NE | Accommodation | Brownville |
| Heather L. Pemberton | Accountant | Auburn |
| BCom Solutions, LLC | Advertising Agency | Auburn |
| Snodgrass Seed LLC-Brock | Agricultural Service | Brock |
| Auburn Municipal Airport | Airport | Auburn |
| Korner Kitchen | American Restaurants | Auburn |
| River Crossing Antiques | Antique Store | Brownville |
| Brownville Fine Arts Association | Art Gallery | Brownville |
| Needles I Upholstery | Arts And Crafts | Auburn |
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Nemaha County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Nemaha County Basemaps
Nemaha County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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