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Cuming County, NE
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Cuming County, Nebraska.
Population
8,975
Land area
570sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Cuming County
Cuming County at a glance
- Cuming County is 39% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,104, 7% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,800 (25% below Nebraska) and median rent is $789 a month.
- Its largest cities are West Point (3,471), Wisner (1,461) and Beemer (775).
Local data for Cuming County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cuming County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,104
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$178,800
Prices +11.7% in a year
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,438), Mexican Americans (1,013), Irish Americans (585).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,961
3,865 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,462
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.92M
FY 2026, $9,421 per person
PPP loans
$45.69M
1,550 loans, 5,122 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$66.79K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cuming County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cuming County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
433
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
30.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cuming County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cuming County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cuming County, NE?
- West Point is the largest city or town in Cuming County, with about 3,471 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cuming County?
- Cuming County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68004, 68716, 68788, 68791.
- What is the population of Cuming County, NE?
- About 8,975 people live in Cuming County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cuming County?
- Cuming County borders Dodge County, Colfax County, Wayne County, Burt County, Thurston County, Stanton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023