As of 2026 the population of Pawnee County is 6,126. The population is expected to shrink to 6,004 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.40%.
The median age of Pawnee County residents is 42.
The diversity index of Pawnee County is 42.4, meaning that there is a 42% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Pawnee County is $100,685 and projected to be $113,131 in 2031. Per capita income is $40,231, projected to be $45,342 in 2031. 5.42% of households – 332 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,205,925 and the average disposable income is $76,663.
There are 3,035 housing units in Pawnee County; 1,706 are owner-occupied, 714 are rented, and 615 are vacant. The average home value is $153,910, with 106 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,072 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 302 businesses in Pawnee County, employing 4,052 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,819 age 16 and above. 396 workers commute into Pawnee County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,393 residents both live and work in/around Pawnee County. The average travel time is 19.7 minutes. 19.97% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.93% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,015 drive alone, 281 carpool, and 2 take public transportation. 168 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 353 residents work from home.
1,281 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 577 have associates degrees, 545 have bachelor’s degrees, and 269 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
