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Brown County, NE
3 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Brown County, Nebraska.
Population
2,869
Land area
1,221sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Brown County
Brown County at a glance
- Brown County is 91% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,676, 29% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,900 (52% below Nebraska) and median rent is $876 a month.
- Its largest cities are Ainsworth (1,697), Long Pine (363) and Johnstown (12).
Local data for Brown County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brown County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,676
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$113,900
Prices +4.1% in a year
Median rent
$876/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
11.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (819), Irish Americans (296), Mexican Americans (166).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,624
1,402 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,288
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.66M
FY 2026, $9,526 per person
PPP loans
$10.82M
437 loans, 1,238 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,350
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Brown County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 11.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brown County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
542
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
88° / 15°F
23.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brown County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Brown County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Brown County, NE?
- Ainsworth is the largest city or town in Brown County, with about 1,697 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Brown County?
- Brown County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 69210, 69214.
- What is the population of Brown County, NE?
- About 2,869 people live in Brown County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Brown County?
- Brown County borders Cherry County, Rock County, Keya Paha County, Loup County, Blaine County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023