Nuckolls County GIS Maps
Nuckolls County, Nebraska, has 4,095 residents across 6,164 parcels and covers 575.2 square miles. The population declined 9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Nuckolls County is 31129.
Superior is the county's largest population center. Nuckolls County also includes 7 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 21 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.
Nuckolls County Trends
- Population
- 4,095▾
- Median Home Value
- $90,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,308▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Nuckolls 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.
Nuckolls County Parcels
Nuckolls County has 6,164 mapped parcels covering 368,574 acres. The median assessed value is $116,195. The median lot size is 4.56 acres. 2,747 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Nuckolls County Parcel viewer here.
Nuckolls County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 6,164 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 2,359 | 38.3% |
| Land use code | 6,164 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 6,164 | 100% |
| Land value | 6,164 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 6,164 | 100% |
| Acreage | 6,164 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 6,164 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Nuckolls County parcel records.
Nuckolls County Population
Nuckolls County had 4,095 residents in 2020. That was 9% lower than in 2010. Nuckolls County had 962 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 7 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Superior, Nelson and Lawrence.
Population Trend in Nuckolls County NE
Nuckolls County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Nuckolls County Zip Codes
Nuckolls County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Superior (68978), Nelson (68961) and Lawrence (68957). Superior is the largest zip by population, with about 2,215 residents or 54% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 84% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Nuckolls County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68978 | Superior | 2,215 | ▾ -6.8% |
| 68961 | Nelson | 700 | ▾ -4.4% |
| 68957 | Lawrence | 545 | ▾ -13.6% |
| 68943 | Hardy | 227 | ▾ -15.6% |
| 68934 | Deweese | 186 | ▾ -1.1% |
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Nuckolls County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Nuckolls County Demographics
Nuckolls County has a median age of 50.5, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 18.7% of residents are under 18, while 28.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 28.3% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 26.6% 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 Nuckolls County NE
Median Age
50.5
Under 18
18.7%
Age 65+
28.3%
Bachelor's+
26.6%
Nuckolls County School Districts
Nuckolls County is served by 6 public school districts with 1,308 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Thayer Central Community Schools, Superior Public Schools and Deshler Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 86% 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 Nuckolls County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thayer Central Community Schools | 447 | 34.2% | ▴ 4.4% |
| Superior Public Schools | 428 | 32.7% | ▴ 2.4% |
| Deshler Public Schools | 246 | 18.8% | ▴ 3.4% |
| Bruning-Davenport Unified School System | 187 | 14.3% | ▴ 3.3% |
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Nuckolls County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Nuckolls County Housing & Real Estate
Nuckolls County has a median home value of $90,900 and a median gross rent of $616. About 81% 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 $152,250 and homes spent about 64 days on the market.
Nuckolls County Housing Mix
Nuckolls County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Nuckolls County Housing Trends
Nuckolls County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Nuckolls County, NE
Nuckolls County has 239 business listings across 141 categories. The largest categories in Nuckolls County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (15, 6.3%), Beauty Salons (5, 2.1%), and American Restaurants (5, 2.1%). The full Nuckolls County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Nuckolls County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Nuckolls County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 15 | 6.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 5 | 2.1% |
| American Restaurants | 5 | 2.1% |
| Public And Government Association | 4 | 1.7% |
| Shipping Center | 4 | 1.7% |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 | 1.7% |
| Farm | 4 | 1.7% |
| Hardware Stores | 3 | 1.3% |
| Fire Departments | 3 | 1.3% |
| Industrial Equipment | 3 | 1.3% |
Nuckolls County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Linda Cox | Accountant | Superior |
| Bailofitness Orta, F.P | Active Life | Spring |
| C and M Supply | Agricultural Service | Ruskin |
| Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) | Agriculture Association | Lawrence |
| Velvet Rose Restaurant | American Restaurants | Superior |
| Front Porch Antiques | Antique Store | Superior |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Superior |
| Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center | Audiologist | Superior |
| Nelson Auditorium | Auditorium | Nelson |
| Petersen Automotive | Auto Body Shop | Ruskin |
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Nuckolls County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Nuckolls County Basemaps
Nuckolls 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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