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Antelope County, NE
7 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Antelope County, Nebraska.
Population
6,305
Land area
857sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Antelope County
Antelope County at a glance
- Antelope County is 71% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,105 a year, 14% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,300 (45% below Nebraska) and median rent is $692 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Neligh (1,515), Elgin (642) and Orchard (410).
Local data for Antelope County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Antelope County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,105
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$130,300
Prices +13.5% in a year
Median rent
$692/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,637), Irish Americans (769), Swedish Americans (293).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,132
2,198 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,936
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70.4M
FY 2026, $11,191 per person
PPP loans
$38M
1,651 loans, 4,132 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Antelope County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Antelope County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
530
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
27.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Antelope County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Antelope County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Antelope County, NE?
- Neligh is the largest city or town in Antelope County, with about 1,515 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Antelope County?
- Antelope County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68636, 68720, 68726, 68756, 68761.
- What is the population of Antelope County, NE?
- About 6,305 people live in Antelope County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Antelope County?
- Antelope County borders Madison County, Holt County, Knox County, Pierce County, Boone County, Wheeler County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023