Otoe County GIS Maps
Otoe County, Nebraska, has 15,912 residents across 12,547 parcels and covers 615.7 square miles. The population grew 1.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Otoe County is 31131.
Nebraska City is the county's largest population center. Otoe County also includes 11 zip codes, 11 public school districts and 35 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.
Otoe County Trends
- Population
- 15,912▴
- Median Home Value
- $185,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 10,163▾
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.
Otoe 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.
Otoe County Parcels
Otoe County has 12,547 mapped parcels covering 392,839 acres. The median assessed value is $202,248. The median lot size is 1.54 acres. 4,557 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1957 or earlier. Site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Otoe County Parcel viewer here.
Otoe County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 12,547 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 12,455 | 99.3% |
| Land use code | 12,547 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 12,547 | 100% |
| Land value | 12,547 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 12,547 | 100% |
| Acreage | 12,547 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 12,547 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Otoe County parcel records.
Otoe County Population
Otoe County had 15,912 residents in 2020. That was 1.1% higher than in 2010. Otoe County added 516 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 26 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Nebraska City, Syracuse and Palmyra.
Population Trend in Otoe County NE
Otoe County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Otoe County Zip Codes
Otoe County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Nebraska City (68410), Syracuse (68446) and Palmyra (68418). Nebraska City is the largest zip by population, with about 8,620 residents or 54% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 79% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Otoe County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68410 | Nebraska City | 8,620 | ▾ -1.1% |
| 68446 | Syracuse | 2,799 | ▴ 4.1% |
| 68418 | Palmyra | 1,220 | ▴ 14% |
| 68454 | Unadilla | 748 | ▴ 19.7% |
| 68346 | Dunbar | 459 | ▾ -6.9% |
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Otoe County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Otoe County Demographics
Otoe County has a median age of 41.8, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 24.2% of residents are under 18, while 20.4% 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 28.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 27.2% 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 Otoe County NE
Median Age
41.8
Under 18
24.2%
Age 65+
20.4%
Bachelor's+
27.2%
Otoe County School Districts
Otoe County is served by 11 public school districts with 10,163 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Norris 160, Waverly 145 and Nebraska City Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 58% 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 Otoe County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris School District 160 | 2,343 | 23.1% | ▾ -2.7% |
| Waverly School District 145 | 2,110 | 20.8% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Nebraska City Public Schools | 1,413 | 13.9% | ▴ 0.8% |
| Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools | 791 | 7.8% | ▴ 0.9% |
| Palmyra District OR-1 | 724 | 7.1% | ▾ -1.9% |
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Otoe County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Otoe County Housing & Real Estate
Otoe County has a median home value of $185,000 and a median gross rent of $905. About 80% 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 $257,475 and homes spent about 41 days on the market.
Otoe County Housing Mix
Otoe County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Otoe County Housing Trends
Otoe County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Otoe County, NE
Otoe County has 840 business listings across 313 categories. The largest categories in Otoe County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (35, 4.2%), Farm (15, 1.8%), and Hair Salons (12, 1.4%). The full Otoe County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Otoe County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Otoe County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 35 | 4.2% |
| Farm | 15 | 1.8% |
| Hair Salons | 12 | 1.4% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 12 | 1.4% |
| Fast Food | 12 | 1.4% |
| Post Offices | 11 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 11 | 1.3% |
| Gas Stations | 10 | 1.2% |
| Building Supply Store | 10 | 1.2% |
Otoe County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Syracuse |
| Eagles Roost | Accommodation | Eagle |
| MKP Tax and Accounting Services LLC | Accountant | Eagle |
| Nowear BMX | Active Life | Unadilla |
| Heartland Co-Op | Agricultural Cooperatives | Nebraska City |
| AKRS Equipment Solutions | Agricultural Service | Syracuse |
| Beach Family Cattle | Agriculture | Unadilla |
| Blue Line Aviation LLC | Airlines | Nebraska City |
| Nebraska City Municipal Airport | Airport | Nebraska City |
| Syracuse Rescue Squad | Ambulance And Ems Services | Syracuse |
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Otoe County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Otoe County Basemaps
Otoe 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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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Otoe County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 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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