As of 2025 the population of Pawnee County is 6,294. The population is expected to shrink to 6,080 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.69%.
The median age of Pawnee County residents is 42.
The diversity index of Pawnee County is 42.5, meaning that there is a 43% 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 $81,590 and projected to be $88,674 in 2030. Per capita income is $32,393, projected to be $35,067 in 2030. 2.61% of households – 164 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $784,507 and the average disposable income is $62,356.
There are 3,064 housing units in Pawnee County; 1,710 are owner-occupied, 758 are rented, and 596 are vacant. The average home value is $143,734, with 126 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,129 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 310 businesses in Pawnee County, employing 4,082 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,824 age 16 and above. 441 workers commute into Pawnee County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,352 residents both live and work in/around Pawnee County. The average travel time is 20.2 minutes. 19.73% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.87% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,963 drive alone, 352 carpool, and 2 take public transportation. 183 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 324 residents work from home.
1,341 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 661 have associates degrees, 622 have bachelor’s degrees, and 277 hold a graduate or professional degree.
