Cass County, NE
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Cass County Overview
26,749
TOTAL POPULATION
13,586
MALE POPULATION
13,163
FEMALE POPULATION
103.21
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.89
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,941
PER CAPITA INCOME
$104,622
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$87,673
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
14,236
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Cass County Area Codes
Race in Cass County
The most populous races in Cass County are White / Caucasian (24,948 | 93.3%), Two or more Races (1,067 | 4.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,027 | 3.8%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 117 | 0.4% |
Black / African American | 44 | 0.2% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 70 | 0.3% |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,027 | 3.8% |
Native / Alaskan | 103 | 0.4% |
White / Caucasian | 24,948 | 93.3% |
Two or more Races | 1,067 | 4.0% |
Some other Race | 400 | 1.5% |
Total | 26,749 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Cass County
The most populous ancestries reported in Cass County are German (8,849 | 33.1%), Irish (3,505 | 13.1%), English (3,427 | 12.8%), Czech (1,259 | 4.7%), and American (1,248 | 4.7%), together accounting for 68.4% of all Cass County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 45 | 0.2% |
American | 1,248 | 4.7% |
Apache | 15 | 0.1% |
Arab | 15 | 0.1% |
Austrian | 70 | 0.3% |
Belgian | 21 | 0.1% |
Bhutanese | 51 | 0.2% |
British | 48 | 0.2% |
Burmese | 34 | 0.1% |
Canadian | 19 | 0.1% |
Celtic | 21 | 0.1% |
Central American | 19 | 0.1% |
Central American Indian | 5 | 0.0% |
Cherokee | 40 | 0.2% |
Chippewa | 3 | 0.0% |
Choctaw | 16 | 0.1% |
Colombian | 28 | 0.1% |
Croatian | 57 | 0.2% |
Crow | 3 | 0.0% |
Cuban | 7 | 0.0% |
Czech | 1,259 | 4.7% |
Czechoslovakian | 169 | 0.6% |
Danish | 608 | 2.3% |
Dutch | 535 | 2.0% |
Dutch West Indian | 14 | 0.1% |
Eastern European | 41 | 0.2% |
English | 3,427 | 12.8% |
European | 271 | 1.0% |
French | 382 | 1.4% |
French Canadian | 72 | 0.3% |
German | 8,849 | 33.1% |
German Russian | 11 | 0.0% |
Greek | 106 | 0.4% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 135 | 0.5% |
Guatemalan | 6 | 0.0% |
Hungarian | 65 | 0.2% |
Icelander | 31 | 0.1% |
Indian (Asian) | 71 | 0.3% |
Iranian | 22 | 0.1% |
Iraqi | 3 | 0.0% |
Irish | 3,505 | 13.1% |
Italian | 646 | 2.4% |
Jamaican | 32 | 0.1% |
Korean | 28 | 0.1% |
Latvian | 10 | 0.0% |
Lebanese | 12 | 0.0% |
Lithuanian | 65 | 0.2% |
Mexican | 771 | 2.9% |
Mexican American Indian | 4 | 0.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 49 | 0.2% |
Nigerian | 2 | 0.0% |
Northern European | 83 | 0.3% |
Norwegian | 349 | 1.3% |
Pakistani | 1 | 0.0% |
Pennsylvania German | 23 | 0.1% |
Peruvian | 13 | 0.1% |
Polish | 1,120 | 4.2% |
Portuguese | 6 | 0.0% |
Potawatomi | 2 | 0.0% |
Puerto Rican | 67 | 0.3% |
Romanian | 40 | 0.2% |
Russian | 85 | 0.3% |
Salvadoran | 13 | 0.1% |
Samoan | 9 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 81 | 0.3% |
Scotch-Irish | 255 | 0.9% |
Scottish | 427 | 1.6% |
Serbian | 15 | 0.1% |
Sioux | 40 | 0.2% |
Slavic | 9 | 0.0% |
Slovak | 3 | 0.0% |
Somali | 6 | 0.0% |
South American | 61 | 0.2% |
Spaniard | 28 | 0.1% |
Spanish | 7 | 0.0% |
Sri Lankan | 4 | 0.0% |
Subsaharan African | 55 | 0.2% |
Sudanese | 2 | 0.0% |
Swedish | 597 | 2.2% |
Swiss | 44 | 0.2% |
Turkish | 13 | 0.1% |
Ukrainian | 44 | 0.2% |
Venezuelan | 20 | 0.1% |
Welsh | 160 | 0.6% |
Yugoslavian | 9 | 0.0% | View All 85 Rows |
Immigrants in Cass County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cass County came from Asia (112 | 0.4%), Europe (105 | 0.4%), Eastern Asia (88 | 0.3%), Latin America (57 | 0.2%), and China (51 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.5% of all Cass County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 12 | 0.0% |
Asia | 112 | 0.4% |
Austria | 1 | 0.0% |
Belize | 5 | 0.0% |
Canada | 9 | 0.0% |
Central America | 35 | 0.1% |
China | 51 | 0.2% |
Eastern Africa | 2 | 0.0% |
Eastern Asia | 88 | 0.3% |
Eastern Europe | 27 | 0.1% |
El Salvador | 6 | 0.0% |
England | 29 | 0.1% |
Ethiopia | 2 | 0.0% |
Europe | 105 | 0.4% |
France | 10 | 0.0% |
Germany | 23 | 0.1% |
Guatemala | 5 | 0.0% |
Iran | 3 | 0.0% |
Italy | 14 | 0.1% |
Japan | 10 | 0.0% |
Korea | 27 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 57 | 0.2% |
Mexico | 19 | 0.1% |
Nigeria | 2 | 0.0% |
Northern Europe | 29 | 0.1% |
Oceania | 9 | 0.0% |
Peru | 6 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 2 | 0.0% |
Portugal | 1 | 0.0% |
Russia | 8 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 8 | 0.0% |
South America | 22 | 0.1% |
South Central Asia | 3 | 0.0% |
South Eastern Asia | 7 | 0.0% |
Southern Europe | 15 | 0.1% |
Syria | 1 | 0.0% |
Turkey | 13 | 0.1% |
Ukraine | 19 | 0.1% |
Venezuela | 16 | 0.1% |
Vietnam | 5 | 0.0% |
Western Africa | 2 | 0.0% |
Western Asia | 14 | 0.1% |
Western Europe | 34 | 0.1% | View All 43 Rows |
Sex and Age in Cass County
Sex and Age in Cass County
The most populous age groups in Cass County are 55 to 59 Years (1,167 | 8.6%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (1,072 | 8.1%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 777 (5.7%) | 718 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 Years | 1,044 (7.7%) | 741 (5.6%) |
10 to 14 Years | 888 (6.5%) | 968 (7.3%) |
15 to 19 Years | 936 (6.9%) | 774 (5.9%) |
20 to 24 Years | 759 (5.6%) | 687 (5.2%) |
25 to 29 Years | 663 (4.9%) | 646 (4.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 758 (5.6%) | 723 (5.5%) |
35 to 39 Years | 890 (6.6%) | 1,072 (8.1%) |
40 to 44 Years | 824 (6.1%) | 578 (4.4%) |
45 to 49 Years | 821 (6.0%) | 832 (6.3%) |
50 to 54 Years | 907 (6.7%) | 911 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 1,167 (8.6%) | 963 (7.3%) |
60 to 64 Years | 900 (6.6%) | 975 (7.4%) |
65 to 69 Years | 791 (5.8%) | 877 (6.7%) |
70 to 74 Years | 678 (5.0%) | 651 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 360 (2.6%) | 398 (3.0%) |
80 to 84 Years | 172 (1.3%) | 340 (2.6%) |
85 Years and over | 251 (1.8%) | 309 (2.4%) |
Total | 13,586 (100.0%) | 13,163 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Cass County
Median Family Size in Cass County
The median family size in Cass County is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (6,384 | 85.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.06 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (608 | 8.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.49 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 6,384 (85.3%) | 3.06 |
Single Male/Father | 493 (6.6%) | 2.65 |
Single Female/Mother | 608 (8.1%) | 2.49 |
Total Families | 7,485 (100.0%) | 2.99 |
Median Household Size in Cass County
The median household size in Cass County is 2.56 persons per household, with single male/father households (493 | 4.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.35 persons per household. non-family households (2,854 | 27.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 6,384 (61.8%) | 3.08 |
Single Male/Father | 493 (4.8%) | 3.35 |
Single Female/Mother | 608 (5.9%) | 2.68 |
Non-family | 2,854 (27.6%) | 1.24 |
Total Households | 10,339 (100.0%) | 2.56 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cass County
Out of a total of 10,339 households in Cass County, 7,485 (72.4%) are family households, while 2,854 (27.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,529, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,340.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 2,340 (22.6%) |
2-Person Households | 3,529 (34.1%) | 419 (4.1%) |
3-Person Households | 1,611 (15.6%) | 47 (0.4%) |
4-Person Households | 1,335 (12.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 524 (5.1%) | 48 (0.5%) |
6-Person Households | 241 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 245 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7,485 (72.4%) | 2,854 (27.6%) |
Female Fertility in Cass County
Fertility by Age in Cass County
Average fertility rate in Cass County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 101.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.1% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 207 (71.1%) | 101.0 |
35 to 50 years | 84 (28.9%) | 31.0 |
Total | 291 (100.0%) | 52.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cass County
92.4% of women with births (291) in Cass County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 8.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 4.8% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 189 (91.3%) | 18 (8.7%) |
35 to 50 years | 80 (95.2%) | 4 (4.8%) |
Total | 269 (92.4%) | 22 (7.6%) |
Fertility by Education in Cass County
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 24 (8.3%) | 27.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 133 (45.7%) | 67.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 108 (37.1%) | 78.0 |
Graduate Degree | 26 (8.9%) | 42.0 |
Total | 291 (100.0%) | 52.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cass County
7.6% of women with births in Cass County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 95.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 25.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 18 (75.0%) | 6 (25.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 127 (95.5%) | 6 (4.5%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 102 (94.4%) | 6 (5.6%) |
Graduate Degree | 22 (84.6%) | 4 (15.4%) |
Total | 269 (92.4%) | 22 (7.6%) |
Income in Cass County
Income Overview in Cass County
Per Capita Income in Cass County is $40,941, while median incomes of families and households are $104,622 and $87,673 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 26,749 | $40,941 |
Median Family Income | 7,485 | $104,622 |
Mean Family Income | 7,485 | $120,764 |
Median Household Income | 10,339 | $87,673 |
Mean Household Income | 10,339 | $105,126 |
Income Deficit | 7,485 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 26,749 | 33.78% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 26,749 | 66.22¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 26,749 | 0.40 |
Earnings by Sex in Cass County
Average Earnings in Cass County are $47,060, $57,026 for men and $37,761 for women, a difference of 33.8%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 8,241 (54.8%) | $57,026 |
Female | 6,792 (45.2%) | $37,761 |
Total | 15,033 (100.0%) | $47,060 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cass County
The most common earnings brackets in Cass County are $100,000+ for men (1,521 | 18.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (683 | 10.1%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 201 (2.4%) | 320 (4.7%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 218 (2.6%) | 283 (4.2%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 246 (3.0%) | 166 (2.4%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 81 (1.0%) | 170 (2.5%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 286 (3.5%) | 289 (4.3%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 264 (3.2%) | 289 (4.3%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 76 (0.9%) | 243 (3.6%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 78 (0.9%) | 134 (2.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 89 (1.1%) | 159 (2.3%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 213 (2.6%) | 242 (3.6%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 463 (5.6%) | 463 (6.8%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 481 (5.8%) | 451 (6.6%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 287 (3.5%) | 333 (4.9%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 258 (3.1%) | 315 (4.6%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 332 (4.0%) | 508 (7.5%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 430 (5.2%) | 383 (5.6%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 790 (9.6%) | 551 (8.1%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 687 (8.3%) | 372 (5.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,240 (15.0%) | 683 (10.1%) |
$100,000+ | 1,521 (18.5%) | 438 (6.5%) |
Total | 8,241 (100.0%) | 6,792 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cass County
Average earnings in Cass County are $63,472 for men and $44,221 for women, a difference of 30.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $95,560, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,873. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,905, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $14,097.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $29,873 | $14,097 |
High School Diploma | $52,150 | $27,478 |
College or Associate's Degree | $65,541 | $36,930 |
Bachelor's Degree | $78,269 | $51,928 |
Graduate Degree | $95,560 | $61,905 |
Total | $63,472 | $44,221 |
Family Income in Cass County
Family Income Brackets in Cass County
According to the Cass County family income data, there are 1,924 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.7% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 30 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 30 | 0.4% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 67 | 0.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 135 | 1.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 307 | 4.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 726 | 9.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,257 | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,040 | 13.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,924 | 25.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 1,138 | 15.2% |
$200,000+ | 861 | 11.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cass County
4-person families (1,254 | 16.8%) account for the highest median family income in Cass County with $128,056 per family, while 2-person families (3,789 | 50.6%) have the highest median income of $44,631 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 3,789 (50.6%) | $89,262 |
3-Person Families | 1,525 (20.4%) | $110,346 |
4-Person Families | 1,254 (16.8%) | $128,056 |
5-Person Families | 475 (6.4%) | $117,083 |
6-Person Families | 208 (2.8%) | $92,917 |
7+ Person Families | 234 (3.1%) | $66,958 |
Total | 7,485 (100.0%) | $104,622 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cass County
The median family income in Cass County is $104,622, with families comprising 3+ earners (891) having the highest median family income of $142,195, while families with no earners (887) have the lowest median family income of $58,029, accounting for 11.9% and 11.8% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 887 (11.8%) | $58,029 |
1 Earner | 2,154 (28.8%) | $72,112 |
2 Earners | 3,553 (47.5%) | $126,592 |
3+ Earners | 891 (11.9%) | $142,195 |
Total | 7,485 (100.0%) | $104,622 |
Household Income in Cass County
Household Income Brackets in Cass County
With 2,233 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Cass County, accounting for 21.6% of all households. In contrast, only 196 households (1.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 258 | 2.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 196 | 1.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 434 | 4.2% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 817 | 7.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,127 | 10.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,665 | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,406 | 13.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 2,233 | 21.6% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 1,261 | 12.2% |
$200,000+ | 941 | 9.1% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Cass County
The median household income in Cass County is $87,673, with the highest median household income of $109,591 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,075 households (39.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,621, with 440 households (4.3%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 440 (4.3%) | $34,621 |
25 to 44 Years | 2,999 (29.0%) | $93,819 |
45 to 64 Years | 4,075 (39.4%) | $109,591 |
65+ Years | 2,825 (27.3%) | $61,886 |
Total | 10,339 (100.0%) | $87,673 |
Poverty in Cass County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cass County
With 4.9% poverty level for males and 6.4% for females among the residents of Cass County, 16 and 17 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 30 males (9.2%) and 109 females (11.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 29 (3.9%) | 14 (2.0%) |
5 Years | 9 (3.7%) | 1 (0.9%) |
6 to 11 Years | 75 (6.6%) | 63 (6.4%) |
12 to 14 Years | 22 (5.2%) | 37 (6.5%) |
15 Years | 10 (4.1%) | 18 (6.6%) |
16 and 17 Years | 30 (9.2%) | 19 (7.4%) |
18 to 24 Years | 77 (6.9%) | 98 (10.5%) |
25 to 34 Years | 45 (3.2%) | 136 (9.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 102 (6.0%) | 86 (5.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 19 (1.1%) | 82 (4.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 138 (6.7%) | 130 (6.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 52 (3.5%) | 41 (2.7%) |
75 Years and over | 40 (5.6%) | 109 (11.2%) |
Total | 648 (4.9%) | 834 (6.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cass County
According to the poverty statistics in Cass County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.9% of males and 99.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 711 (96.1%) | 697 (98.0%) |
5 Years | 235 (96.3%) | 106 (99.1%) |
6 to 11 Years | 1,067 (93.4%) | 926 (93.6%) |
12 to 14 Years | 400 (94.8%) | 537 (93.5%) |
15 Years | 236 (95.9%) | 256 (93.4%) |
16 and 17 Years | 295 (90.8%) | 238 (92.6%) |
18 to 24 Years | 1,032 (93.1%) | 831 (89.4%) |
25 to 34 Years | 1,344 (96.8%) | 1,232 (90.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,598 (94.0%) | 1,556 (94.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,709 (98.9%) | 1,661 (95.3%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,927 (93.3%) | 1,805 (93.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,417 (96.5%) | 1,459 (97.3%) |
75 Years and over | 675 (94.4%) | 865 (88.8%) |
Total | 12,646 (95.1%) | 12,169 (93.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cass County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cass County show that 2.2% or 142 of the total 6,384 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 11.9%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.9%, which includes 37 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 3,990 (99.1%) | 37 (0.9%) |
1 or 2 Children | 1,622 (97.4%) | 43 (2.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 534 (91.6%) | 49 (8.4%) |
5 or more Children | 96 (88.1%) | 13 (11.9%) |
Total | 6,242 (97.8%) | 142 (2.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cass County
According to the poverty data in Cass County, 0.2% or 1 single-father households and 11.5% or 70 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (0.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (50.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 1 (0.6%) | 3 (1.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (14.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (50.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1 (0.2%) | 70 (11.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cass County
The poverty data for Cass County shows that 142 of the married-couple family households (2.2%) and 71 of the single-parent households (6.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (11.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (24.4%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 37 (0.9%) | 4 (1.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 43 (2.6%) | 47 (7.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 49 (8.4%) | 20 (24.4%) |
5 or more Children | 13 (11.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 142 (2.2%) | 71 (6.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Cass County
Employment by Class of Employer in Cass County
Among the 13,699 employed individuals in Cass County, private company employees (8,698 | 63.5%), not-for-profit organizations (1,116 | 8.2%), and local government employees (1,115 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 8,698 | 63.5% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 669 | 4.9% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 901 | 6.6% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,116 | 8.2% |
Local Government Employees | 1,115 | 8.1% |
State Government Employees | 430 | 3.1% |
Federal Government Employees | 733 | 5.3% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 37 | 0.3% |
Total | 13,699 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Cass County
According to the labor force statistics for Cass County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (21,091), 67.5% or 14,236 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 313 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 90.6% or 3,048 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.0% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 592 (49.8%) | 20 (3.4%) |
20 to 24 Years | 1,258 (87.0%) | 52 (4.1%) |
25 to 29 Years | 1,011 (77.2%) | 13 (1.3%) |
30 to 34 Years | 1,271 (85.8%) | 22 (1.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3,048 (90.6%) | 55 (1.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 3,120 (89.9%) | 100 (3.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 1,800 (84.5%) | 16 (0.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 1,172 (62.5%) | 11 (0.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 848 (28.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 121 (6.6%) | 23 (19.0%) |
Total | 14,236 (67.5%) | 313 (2.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cass County
According to labor force statistics for Cass County, 83.8% of individuals (11,422) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (13,630) are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 217 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.6% or 3,864 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.9% or 83 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 323 (59.6%) | 10 (1.9%) |
High School Diploma | 2,852 (82.8%) | 100 (2.9%) |
College / Associate Degree | 4,384 (83.0%) | 90 (1.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,864 (88.6%) | 61 (1.4%) |
Total | 11,422 (83.8%) | 259 (1.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Cass County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cass County are Management (1,662 | 12.0%), Community & Social Service (1,317 | 9.5%), Education Instruction & Library (923 | 6.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (878 | 6.3%), and Business & Financial (754 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cass County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (92.2%), Computers & Mathematics (84.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (84.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (89.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.1%), and Health Technologists (79.7%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 1,113 (67.0%) | 549 (33.0%) |
Business & Financial | 279 (37.0%) | 475 (63.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 619 (84.2%) | 116 (15.8%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 415 (84.4%) | 77 (15.7%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 118 (92.2%) | 10 (7.8%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 86 (74.8%) | 29 (25.2%) |
Community & Social Service | 358 (27.2%) | 959 (72.8%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 15 (10.9%) | 123 (89.1%) |
Legal Services & Support | 39 (51.3%) | 37 (48.7%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 222 (24.0%) | 701 (75.9%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 82 (45.6%) | 98 (54.4%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 166 (18.9%) | 712 (81.1%) |
Health Technologists | 129 (20.3%) | 508 (79.7%) |
Total (Category) | 2,535 (47.4%) | 2,811 (52.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 7,642 (55.2%) | 6,208 (44.8%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Cass County are Food Preparation & Serving (637 | 4.6%), Personal Care & Service (387 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (383 | 2.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (361 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (176 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Cass County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (80.6%), and Security & Protection (80.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.6%), Personal Care & Service (87.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.1%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 40 (10.4%) | 343 (89.6%) |
Security & Protection | 141 (80.1%) | 35 (19.9%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 71 (78.9%) | 19 (21.1%) |
Law Enforcement | 70 (81.4%) | 16 (18.6%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 248 (38.9%) | 389 (61.1%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 291 (80.6%) | 70 (19.4%) |
Personal Care & Service | 49 (12.7%) | 338 (87.3%) |
Total (Category) | 769 (39.6%) | 1,175 (60.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 7,642 (55.2%) | 6,208 (44.8%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cass County are Office & Administration (1,566 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (1,244 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 600 (48.2%) | 644 (51.8%) |
Office & Administration | 407 (26.0%) | 1,159 (74.0%) |
Total (Category) | 1,007 (35.8%) | 1,803 (64.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 7,642 (55.2%) | 6,208 (44.8%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cass County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (847 | 6.1%), Construction & Extraction (809 | 5.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (88 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 60 (68.2%) | 28 (31.8%) |
Construction & Extraction | 764 (94.4%) | 45 (5.6%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 762 (90.0%) | 85 (10.0%) |
Total (Category) | 1,586 (90.9%) | 158 (9.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 7,642 (55.2%) | 6,208 (44.8%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cass County are Production (909 | 6.6%), Transportation (685 | 5.0%), and Material Moving (412 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 779 (85.7%) | 130 (14.3%) |
Transportation | 642 (93.7%) | 43 (6.3%) |
Material Moving | 324 (78.6%) | 88 (21.4%) |
Total (Category) | 1,745 (87.0%) | 261 (13.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 7,642 (55.2%) | 6,208 (44.8%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Cass County
Employment Industries in Cass County
The major employment industries in Cass County include Retail Trade (1,708 | 12.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,708 | 12.3%), Construction (1,384 | 10.0%), Educational Services (1,118 | 8.1%), and Finance & Insurance (1,106 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cass County
The Cass County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (96.5%), Utilities (93.4%), and Construction (87.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (85.7%), Educational Services (72.0%), and Finance & Insurance (60.1%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 302 (83.9%) | 58 (16.1%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 109 (96.5%) | 4 (3.5%) |
Construction | 1,210 (87.4%) | 174 (12.6%) |
Manufacturing | 836 (80.2%) | 206 (19.8%) |
Wholesale Trade | 132 (47.8%) | 144 (52.2%) |
Retail Trade | 900 (52.7%) | 808 (47.3%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 840 (80.0%) | 210 (20.0%) |
Utilities | 199 (93.4%) | 14 (6.6%) |
Information | 61 (58.7%) | 43 (41.3%) |
Finance & Insurance | 441 (39.9%) | 665 (60.1%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 120 (46.0%) | 141 (54.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 334 (52.4%) | 303 (47.6%) |
Enterprise Management | 9 (47.4%) | 10 (52.6%) |
Administrative & Support | 278 (71.8%) | 109 (28.2%) |
Educational Services | 313 (28.0%) | 805 (72.0%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 245 (14.3%) | 1,463 (85.7%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 134 (58.3%) | 96 (41.7%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 291 (49.1%) | 302 (50.9%) |
Public Administration | 552 (60.5%) | 361 (39.5%) |
Total | 7,642 (55.2%) | 6,208 (44.8%) |
Education in Cass County
School Enrollment in Cass County
The most common levels of schooling among the 6,707 students in Cass County are high school (1,642 | 24.5%), elementary school (1,528 | 22.8%), and middle school (1,201 | 17.9%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 614 | 9.1% |
Kindergarten | 464 | 6.9% |
Elementary School | 1,528 | 22.8% |
Middle School | 1,201 | 17.9% |
High School | 1,642 | 24.5% |
College / Undergraduate | 911 | 13.6% |
Graduate / Professional | 347 | 5.2% |
Total | 6,707 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cass County
Out of a total of 6,707 students who are enrolled in schools in Cass County, 1,415 (21.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,292 (78.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 175 (36.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 381 (83.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 306 (63.6%) | 175 (36.4%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 1,372 (80.7%) | 328 (19.3%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,496 (80.7%) | 357 (19.3%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 876 (82.2%) | 190 (17.8%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 380 (79.0%) | 101 (21.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 381 (83.2%) | 77 (16.8%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 235 (65.5%) | 124 (34.5%) |
35 Years and over | 244 (79.0%) | 65 (21.0%) |
Total | 5,292 (78.9%) | 1,415 (21.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cass County
Business (1,471 | 23.1%), education (1,098 | 17.2%), science & technology (748 | 11.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (715 | 11.2%), and arts & humanities (406 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 6,367 individuals in Cass County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 211 | 3.3% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 715 | 11.2% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 203 | 3.2% |
Psychology | 258 | 4.1% |
Social Sciences | 225 | 3.5% |
Engineering | 225 | 3.5% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 64 | 1.0% |
Science & Technology | 748 | 11.7% |
Business | 1,471 | 23.1% |
Education | 1,098 | 17.2% |
Literature & Languages | 198 | 3.1% |
Liberal Arts & History | 300 | 4.7% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 113 | 1.8% |
Communications | 132 | 2.1% |
Arts & Humanities | 406 | 6.4% |
Total | 6,367 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Cass County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cass County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cass County are males with 2 vehicles (2,885, accounting for 37.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,371, making up 47.3%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 185 (2.4%) | 85 (1.4%) |
1 Vehicle | 642 (8.4%) | 735 (12.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 2,885 (37.9%) | 2,371 (38.9%) |
3 Vehicles | 2,220 (29.2%) | 1,655 (27.2%) |
4 Vehicles | 1,021 (13.4%) | 742 (12.2%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 652 (8.6%) | 505 (8.3%) |
Total | 7,605 (100.0%) | 6,093 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Cass County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cass County are 30 to 34 minutes (2,031 commuters, 16.4%), 45 to 59 minutes (1,620 commuters, 13.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (1,373 commuters, 11.1%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 568 | 4.6% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,107 | 8.9% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1,109 | 9.0% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 1,155 | 9.3% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 1,373 | 11.1% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 965 | 7.8% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 2,031 | 16.4% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 957 | 7.7% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 877 | 7.1% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 1,620 | 13.1% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 319 | 2.6% |
90 or more Minutes | 297 | 2.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Cass County
The most common commute times in Cass County are 30 to 34 minutes (1,219 commuters, 17.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (812 commuters, 14.9%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 229 (3.3%) | 339 (6.2%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 560 (8.1%) | 547 (10.1%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 570 (8.2%) | 539 (9.9%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 673 (9.7%) | 482 (8.9%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 866 (12.5%) | 507 (9.3%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 590 (8.5%) | 375 (6.9%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 1,219 (17.5%) | 812 (14.9%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 561 (8.1%) | 396 (7.3%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 433 (6.2%) | 444 (8.2%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 890 (12.8%) | 730 (13.4%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 174 (2.5%) | 145 (2.7%) |
90 or more Minutes | 179 (2.6%) | 118 (2.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cass County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Cass County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,182, 17.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,099, 20.2%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 411 (5.9%) | 234 (4.3%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 518 (7.5%) | 173 (3.2%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 503 (7.2%) | 270 (5.0%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 1,123 (16.2%) | 646 (11.9%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 1,040 (15.0%) | 510 (9.4%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 1,182 (17.0%) | 1,099 (20.2%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 651 (9.4%) | 683 (12.6%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 297 (4.3%) | 672 (12.4%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 85 (1.2%) | 195 (3.6%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 179 (2.6%) | 172 (3.2%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 95 (1.4%) | 91 (1.7%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 124 (1.8%) | 158 (2.9%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 274 (4.0%) | 213 (3.9%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 462 (6.7%) | 318 (5.9%) |
Total | 6,944 (100.0%) | 5,434 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Cass County
Occupancy by Ownership in Cass County
Of the total 10,339 dwellings in Cass County, owner-occupied units account for 8,557 (82.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,782 (17.2%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 8,557 | 82.8% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,782 | 17.2% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 10,339 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Cass County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 2,340 | 22.6% |
2-Person Household | 3,948 | 38.2% |
3-Person Household | 1,658 | 16.0% |
4+ Person Household | 2,393 | 23.2% |
Total Housing Units | 10,339 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cass County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 1,669 (71.3%) | 671 (28.7%) |
2-Person Household | 3,558 (90.1%) | 390 (9.9%) |
3-Person Household | 1,404 (84.7%) | 254 (15.3%) |
4+ Person Household | 1,926 (80.5%) | 467 (19.5%) |
Total Housing Units | 8,557 (82.8%) | 1,782 (17.2%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cass County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 208 (48.7%) | 219 (51.3%) |
High School Diploma | 2,002 (77.0%) | 598 (23.0%) |
College/Associate Degree | 3,302 (82.0%) | 725 (18.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,045 (92.7%) | 240 (7.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cass County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 1,674 | 16.2% |
35 to 44 Years | 1,765 | 17.1% |
45 to 54 Years | 1,780 | 17.2% |
55 to 64 Years | 2,295 | 22.2% |
65 to 74 Years | 1,689 | 16.3% |
75 to 84 Years | 798 | 7.7% |
85 Years and Over | 338 | 3.3% |
Total | 10,339 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Cass County
Median Income by Occupancy in Cass County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 8,557 (82.8%) | $97,231 |
Renter-Occupied | 1,782 (17.2%) | $48,155 |
Average | 10,339 (100.0%) | $87,673 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cass County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 122 (1.4%) | 34 (1.9%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 49 (0.6%) | 52 (2.9%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 102 (1.2%) | 98 (5.5%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 85 (1.0%) | 73 (4.1%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 205 (2.4%) | 69 (3.9%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 502 (5.9%) | 315 (17.7%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 848 (9.9%) | 281 (15.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,245 (14.5%) | 422 (23.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,201 (14.0%) | 201 (11.3%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 2,057 (24.0%) | 177 (9.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 2,141 (25.0%) | 60 (3.4%) |
Total | 8,557 (100.0%) | 1,782 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cass County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 233 (2.7%) | 52 (2.9%) |
$300 to $499 | 538 (6.3%) | 74 (4.2%) |
$500 to $799 | 1,375 (16.1%) | 353 (19.8%) |
$800 to $999 | 873 (10.2%) | 413 (23.2%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,937 (22.6%) | 491 (27.6%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 1,573 (18.4%) | 193 (10.8%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 921 (10.8%) | 32 (1.8%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 638 (7.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 469 (5.5%) | 21 (1.2%) |
Total | 8,557 (100.0%) | 1,782 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Cass County
Housing Structures in Cass County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 8,910 | 86.2% |
Single Unit, Attached | 365 | 3.5% |
2 Unit Apartments | 155 | 1.5% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 97 | 0.9% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 78 | 0.7% |
10 or more Apartments | 331 | 3.2% |
Mobile Home / Other | 403 | 3.9% |
Total | 10,339 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cass County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 7,894 (88.6%) | 1,016 (11.4%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 295 (80.8%) | 70 (19.2%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 35 (22.6%) | 120 (77.4%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 20 (20.6%) | 77 (79.4%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 3 (3.8%) | 75 (96.2%) |
10 or more Apartments | 36 (10.9%) | 295 (89.1%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 274 (68.0%) | 129 (32.0%) |
Total | 8,557 (82.8%) | 1,782 (17.2%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cass County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 39 (0.5%) | 53 (3.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 238 (2.8%) | 267 (15.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 1,904 (22.3%) | 755 (42.4%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 2,729 (31.9%) | 496 (27.8%) |
8 or more Rooms | 3,647 (42.6%) | 211 (11.8%) |
Total | 8,557 (100.0%) | 1,782 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cass County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 3,904 (45.6%) | 903 (50.7%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,663 (19.4%) | 274 (15.4%) |
Electricity | 2,573 (30.1%) | 567 (31.8%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 62 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 339 (4.0%) | 17 (0.9%) |
No Fuel Used | 16 (0.2%) | 21 (1.2%) |
Total | 8,557 (100.0%) | 1,782 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Cass County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 127 (1.5%) | 232 (13.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,510 (17.6%) | 643 (36.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 3,433 (40.1%) | 581 (32.6%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 3,487 (40.7%) | 326 (18.3%) |
Total | 8,557 (100.0%) | 1,782 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Cass County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cass County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 3,082 | 5,475 |
Median Property Value | $206,500 | $252,000 |
Median Household Income | $75,321 | $1,632 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $700 | $469 |
Real Estate Taxes | $3,265 | $181 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cass County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 321 (10.4%) | 128 (2.3%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 217 (7.0%) | 286 (5.2%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 1,576 (51.1%) | 2,922 (53.4%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 689 (22.4%) | 1,540 (28.1%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 243 (7.9%) | 455 (8.3%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 35 (1.1%) | 82 (1.5%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 1 (0.0%) | 62 (1.1%) |
Total | 3,082 (100.0%) | 5,475 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cass County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 102 (3.3%) | 22 (0.4%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 239 (7.7%) | 69 (1.3%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 249 (8.1%) | 153 (2.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 480 (15.6%) | 253 (4.6%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 466 (15.1%) | 368 (6.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 457 (14.8%) | 779 (14.2%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 580 (18.8%) | 744 (13.6%) |
$150,000 or more | 509 (16.5%) | 1,477 (27.0%) |
Total | 3,082 (100.0%) | 5,475 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cass County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 1,191 (38.6%) | 115,565 (2,110.8%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 585 (19.0%) | 2,239 (40.9%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 365 (11.8%) | 1,391 (25.4%) |
4.0x or more | 917 (29.7%) | 734 (13.4%) |
Total | 3,082 (100.0%) | 5,475 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cass County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 220 (7.1%) | 18 (0.3%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 226 (7.3%) | 105 (1.9%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 2,468 (80.1%) | 321 (5.9%) |
Total | 3,082 (100.0%) | 5,475 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Cass County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cass County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1,795 (97.0%) | 56 (3.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 4,243 (88.3%) | 564 (11.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1,599 (86.9%) | 241 (13.1%) |
26 to 34 Years | 2,296 (92.0%) | 199 (8.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3,012 (90.7%) | 309 (9.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 3,200 (92.7%) | 251 (7.3%) |
55 to 64 Years | 3,773 (94.3%) | 227 (5.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,966 (99.9%) | 3 (0.1%) |
75 Years and older | 1,689 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 24,573 (93.0%) | 1,850 (7.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cass County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1,795 (97.0%) | 56 (3.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 4,243 (88.3%) | 564 (11.7%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,599 (86.9%) | 241 (13.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cass County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 949 (82.7%) | 199 (17.3%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 3,482 (92.3%) | 289 (7.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 3,638 (80.9%) | 859 (19.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,487 (95.7%) | 156 (4.3%) |
$100,000 and over | 13,011 (97.4%) | 347 (2.6%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cass County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 488 (26.4%) | 1,397 (75.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 881 (18.3%) | 3,582 (74.5%) |
19 to 25 Years | 227 (12.3%) | 1,438 (78.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 524 (21.0%) | 1,971 (79.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 206 (6.2%) | 2,890 (87.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 343 (9.9%) | 3,068 (88.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 594 (14.8%) | 3,519 (88.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,785 (93.8%) | 1,742 (58.7%) |
75 Years and over | 1,689 (100.0%) | 975 (57.7%) |
Total | 7,737 (29.3%) | 20,582 (77.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cass County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 203 (8.1%) | 49 (2.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 278 (11.3%) | 194 (8.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 720 (13.2%) | 582 (10.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 292 (19.9%) | 90 (6.0%) |
75 Years and over | 407 (56.9%) | 526 (54.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cass County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 11 (0.4%) | 7 (0.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 30 (1.2%) | 6 (0.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 269 (4.9%) | 34 (0.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 192 (13.1%) | 45 (3.0%) |
75 Years and over | 246 (34.4%) | 166 (17.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 39 (1.6%) | 5 (0.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 53 (2.2%) | 9 (0.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 177 (3.3%) | 88 (1.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 26 (1.8%) | 14 (0.9%) |
75 Years and over | 27 (3.8%) | 86 (8.8%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 192 (7.7%) | 42 (1.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 155 (6.3%) | 100 (4.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 115 (2.1%) | 229 (4.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 18 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 97 (13.6%) | 77 (7.9%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 47 (1.9%) | 2 (0.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 21 (0.9%) | 27 (1.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 311 (5.7%) | 366 (6.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 124 (8.4%) | 40 (2.7%) |
75 Years and over | 186 (26.0%) | 359 (36.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 121 (4.8%) | 2 (0.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 34 (1.4%) | 2 (0.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 37 (0.7%) | 32 (0.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 31 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 85 (11.9%) | 97 (10.0%) |
Technology Access in Cass County
Computing Device Access in Cass County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 8,616 | 83.3% |
Smartphone | 8,873 | 85.8% |
Tablet | 7,093 | 68.6% |
No Computing Device | 646 | 6.2% |
Total | 10,339 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Cass County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 26 | 0.3% |
Broadband Home | 6,933 | 67.1% |
Cellular Data Only | 922 | 8.9% |
Satellite Internet | 1,398 | 13.5% |
No Internet | 1,202 | 11.6% |
Total | 10,339 | 100.0% |
Cass County Summary
Cass County, Nebraska is located in the southeastern corner of the state and is part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is bordered by Sarpy County to the east, Saunders County to the south, Dodge County to the west, and Washington County to the north. The county seat is Plattsmouth, and the largest city is La Vista. As of the 2010 census, the population of Cass County was 25,241.
History
Cass County was established in 1855 and was named after Lewis Cass, a former U.S. Secretary of War. The county was originally part of the Nebraska Territory, and the first settlers arrived in the area in 1854. The county was organized in 1856, and the first county seat was located in Plattsmouth.
The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Omaha, Otoe, and Pawnee. The first white settlers in the area were mostly of German and Irish descent. The county was also home to a large number of African American settlers, who were mostly former slaves from Missouri.
Geography
Cass County is located in the southeastern corner of Nebraska and is bordered by Sarpy County to the east, Saunders County to the south, Dodge County to the west, and Washington County to the north. The county has a total area of 517 square miles, of which 514 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water.
The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The Platte River runs through the county, and there are several small lakes and ponds scattered throughout the area.
Economy
Cass County has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is home to several large employers, including the Omaha Public Power District, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and the Offutt Air Force Base.
Agriculture is a major part of the county’s economy, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the main crops. Livestock production is also important, with cattle, hogs, and poultry being the main animals raised.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the county’s economy, with several large companies located in the area. These include the Cargill Meat Solutions plant in La Vista, the ConAgra Foods plant in Plattsmouth, and the Valmont Industries plant in Valley.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Cass County was 25,241. The population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 90.2% White, 4.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the county was $25,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Cass County?
Total Population of Cass County is 26,749.
What is the Total Male Population of Cass County?
Total Male Population of Cass County is 13,586.
What is the Total Female Population of Cass County?
Total Female Population of Cass County is 13,163.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cass County?
There are 103.21 Males per 100 Females in Cass County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cass County?
There are 96.89 Females per 100 Males in Cass County.
What is the Median Population Age in Cass County?
Median Population Age in Cass County is 40.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cass County
Average Family Size in Cass County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cass County
Average Household Size in Cass County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cass County?
Per Capita income in Cass County is $40,941.
What is the Median Family Income in Cass County?
Median Family Income in Cass County is $104,622.
What is the Median Household income in Cass County?
Median Household Income in Cass County is $87,673.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cass County?
Income or Wage Gap in Cass County is 33.8%.
Women in Cass County earn 66.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cass County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cass County is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cass County?
There are 14,236 People in the Labor Forcein in Cass County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cass County?
67.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Cass County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cass County?
Unemployment Rate in Cass County is 2.2%.